Cocoa farmers in the Huni Valley cocoa district of the Western Region have expressed support for the new government, and express the belief it would restore hope to one of Ghana's key contributors to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
They stated that government and Ghana Cocoa Board need to express "transparency, good governance and goodwill," to assure players of their commitment to revive the cocoa industry, make it resilient and buoyant.
Further, the Huni Valley cocoa farmers demanded urgent attention to the cocoa value chain, which they noted, was faced with uncertainties, growth and wealth creation and welfare challenges, especially along the fringes of the country.
The District Chief Cocoa Farmer, Huni Valley Cocoa District, Nana Thomas Boakye, stated these in interview with the Ghanaian Times on a wide range of issues including dwindling fortunes, producer price, governance and policy, agronomy, road infrastructure and illegal mining. "We expect the new government to restore hope and confidence in the cocoa economy and also improve production for wealth creation.
