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November 4, 2026

• NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey supports National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia's right to contest for the presidency.
• Kwetey stated that Nketia's extensive service to the party makes him qualified for the highest political office.
• He clarified that his personal role is to ensure a fair and level playing field for all prospective presidential aspirants within the NDC.
• Kwetey emphasized that the ultimate decision on the party's presidential candidate must come from the collective judgment of its members.
• The comments come amidst ongoing discussions within the NDC regarding potential contenders for the party's next flagbearer election.

November 4, 2026

• Cocoa farmers are facing a poor harvest season due to unpredictable weather, with heavy rains in some areas preventing pod development and drought in others causing flowers to wither.
• Farmers are hoping for an improved harvest by March next year if current rains continue, but the Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association advises it's too early to predict, especially with the impending harmattan wind.
• Fertilizer distribution was significantly delayed this season, arriving in August instead of between March and May, with some farmers still awaiting supplies, further hindering production.
• Ghana's cocoa regulator, COCOBOD, had already forecast a minimum 16% fall in output this season due to factors like El Nino and excessive rain, and has not provided an updated forecast or target.
• The Ghana Meteorological Agency confirmed a strong El Nino, warning of potential prolonged dry spells that could severely impact agricultural production across the country.

November 3, 2026

• Africa's food demand is projected to double by 2050.
• The continent's population is expected to reach 2.4 billion by then.
• Meeting this demand requires significantly increased food production.
• Efficient markets are crucial for addressing future food needs.
• Greater investment across agricultural value chains is also essential.