Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Vows Long-Term Parliamentary Battle for Cocoa Farmers’ Earnings
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has declared that the Minority in Parliament will wage a relentless, long-term fight to protect the earnings of cocoa farmers and ensure they receive every cedi owed to them.
Speaking passionately during a media engagement following recent developments in the cocoa sector, the former Information Minister made it clear that the opposition will not relent until farmers get justice.
“We will continue this fight in Parliament, even if it takes years,” he said. “The Minority will not rest until cocoa farmers receive what they are rightfully owed. This is not a short-term issue for us — it is a matter of principle and national interest.”
His pledge comes amid ongoing public anger over the downward adjustment of the cocoa producer price and persistent delays in payments to farmers. Many growers have complained of financial hardship, with some warning that low returns and irregular pay could push more people away from cocoa farming and toward illegal mining activities.
Oppong Nkrumah criticised the government’s handling of the sector, accusing officials of failing to prioritise farmers’ welfare despite the crop’s critical role in Ghana’s economy. He promised that the Minority would use every parliamentary tool — including questions, motions, committee scrutiny and public pressure — to hold the administration accountable.
“Cocoa is not just a cash crop; it is the backbone of rural livelihoods and a major foreign exchange earner,” he said. “When farmers suffer, entire communities suffer. We cannot allow that to continue unchecked.”
The MP also called on cocoa farmers to remain united and vocal, urging them to document their experiences and channel their concerns through their representatives and farmer associations.
His statement has resonated strongly with farming communities and opposition supporters, who see it as a clear signal that the Minority intends to keep the cocoa crisis firmly on the national agenda.
The government has maintained that recent price adjustments were necessary to address liquidity challenges at COCOBOD and protect the broader economy. Officials have promised ongoing reforms to stabilise the sector and ensure timely payments moving forward.
As the debate continues in Parliament and across the country, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah’s vow of a sustained, years-long fight underscores the deep political divisions over one of Ghana’s most important agricultural industries. Farmers and observers will be watching closely to see how far the opposition’s commitment translates into tangible results for those who depend on cocoa for their survival.
