Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to provides details in a national address on sweeping reforms for Ghana’s cocoa sector.
The announcement follows Cabinet’s decision to introduce reforms in the sector after mounting pressure over delayed payments to farmers and the deepening financial strain at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).
The move came after an emergency Cabinet meeting convened on February 11, 2026, to address what cocoa sector stakeholders describe as a growing crisis in the industry.
In recent weeks, farmers in several cocoa-growing regions have expressed frustration over unpaid monies for beans supplied since late 2025. Many say the delays are not merely administrative setbacks but real-life hardships affecting their ability to provide for their families, pay school fees, and access healthcare.
The anticipated reforms are expected to include financial restructuring, improved transparency and accountability mechanisms, and safeguards aimed at protecting farmer incomes.
The government hopes these measures will stabilise the cocoa industry and preserve Ghana’s standing as one of the world’s leading cocoa producers.
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