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March 16, 2026
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Annoh-Dompreh, Dr Yaw Opoku lead week-long Minority visit to cocoa farmers in Ashanti Region
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Key Points
- The Minority Caucus in Parliament will undertake a week-long tour of cocoa-growing communities in the Ashanti Region.
- The tour, from March 16-20, 2026, aims to engage farmers and assess the impact of recent cocoa producer price reductions.
- Led by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the delegation will also meet the Offinsomanhene to strengthen ties with traditional authorities.
- The visit seeks to gather first-hand perspectives on cocoa farming and socio-economic conditions in these communities.
- The Minority intends to use the findings to advocate policies protecting farmer livelihoods and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Ghana's cocoa sector.
Why This Matters
Cocoa is a cornerstone of Ghana's economy, being a major export commodity and source of foreign exchange. The tour by the parliamentary Minority highlights significant political attention on the welfare of cocoa farmers and the sustainability of the sector, which directly impacts national revenue and the livelihoods of millions. Potential policy advocacy arising from this assessment could shape the future of Ghana's most vital agricultural export.
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