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February 18, 2026
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Minority threatens to summon Finance Minister over cocoa payment delays
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Key Points
- The Minority in Parliament is demanding that Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson appear before the House to address delayed payments to cocoa farmers.
- Payments for the 2024/2025 planting season have not been fully settled, causing urgency.
- Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin threatened to use legal means to summon the Minister if he does not voluntarily appear.
- Delayed payments are causing significant frustration among farmers, impacting their ability to prepare for the next season, purchase inputs, and support households.
- The Minority seeks explanations on funding gaps, causes of delays, and measures to stabilize the cocoa industry.
Why This Matters
This issue is critical for Ghana as cocoa is a cornerstone of its economy, being a major export earner and employer. Delays in payments directly threaten the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and can destabilize rural economies, potentially impacting national agricultural output and foreign exchange earnings. It also underscores the importance of government accountability and parliamentary oversight in managing key economic sectors.
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