Minority's narrative is unfounded - COCOBOD fires back over controversial Cocoa Bill
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) rejected concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament over the newly passed cocoa legislation, describing the opposition's narrative as "unfounded." Jerome Kwame Sam, Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD, stated on Joy News' PM Express on Monday that the legislation underwent extensive scrutiny before its parliamentary passage. He argued that the new law contains nothing that should worry cocoa farmers, insisting its provisions are designed to protect their interests.
Mr. Sam acknowledged the Minority's constitutional right to express concerns. He maintained that a careful reading of the legislation shows it seeks to protect cocoa farmers and introduces reforms not present in previous laws governing the sector.
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COCOBOD has responded to the Minority's concerns regarding the new cocoa legislation, calling their narrative unfounded. The board insists the law
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