Former National Chairman of the (NDC), Dr.

Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has been appointed as Chairman of the newly constituted Board of Directors of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).

His appointment comes at a time when the government has signaled a determined push to revive Ghana's struggling cocoa sector.

The 11-member board, officially sworn in on Thursday, May 16, 2025, is tasked with reversing the sector's steep decline, marked by halved production levels, rising debts, and global price volatility. "Cocoa has always been the backbone of our economy and a lifeline for millions," Minister for Finance, Dr.