Collapse Cocobod; allow farmers to sell directly to buyers – President of Cocoa farmers Assoc.
The President of the Concerned Cocoa Farmers Association, Nana Boateng Bonsu, has called for the dissolution of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).
According to him, the time is ripe for cocoa farmers to sell their produce directly to buyers since Cocobod has failed in its duties in the interest of Ghanaian cocoa farmers.
Mr Bonsu in an interview on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday indicated that the government-controlled institution that fixes the buying price for cocoa in the country is inefficient, thus, farmers should be set free.
“If they know Cocobod has collapsed, we should know so that cocoa farmers can sell their products directly to the buyer to make our money rather than relying on the government because the government has nothing better to offer the farmers,” he said.
The President further noted that Cocobod’s neglect of cocoa farmers has forced many to give up the trade, a situation he believes would be rectified should cocoa farmers have the power to determine the value of their cocoa beans.
JoyNews