Smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana have launched an umbrella body, in a bid to have a stronger voice in decision-making processes in the sector, to ensure fair representation of their interest as key stakeholders in cocoa production.

Known as the Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Association Limited (GCCFA), the Association, which is the first of its kind, comprises of 75 cooperative unions from nine cocoa-growing regions in the country.

Prior to the formation of the Association, cocoa farmers’ cooperative unions, each comprising of various cooperatives within a region, operated independently and in isolation.  

Engagement at different decision-making levels within the cocoa value chain was limited to only a few unions, primarily due to their fragmented and uncoordinated nature.

As a result, feedback often represented the views of individual unions, rather than capturing the collective interests of Ghana’s cocoa farming community.

Recognising the need for unified representation, several organisations unsuccessfully partnered with cooperatives over the years to initiate efforts toward establishing a national association.

However, after series of extensive training on leadership and governance for stakeholders at various levels, the Association was established in November 2024 with support from Solidaridad under its RECLAIM Sustainability Programme.  

Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the RECLAIM Sustainability Programme seeks to amplify the voices of farmers and workers in shaping public and private policies that promote decent working conditions, equitable access to natural resources, and fair value distribution across supply chains.

The official launch of the Association, in Kumasi brought together key stakeholders, including cocoa farmers’ cooperative unions, civil society organisations, policymakers, industry experts, traditional leaders, and representatives of other relevant institutions.

Mr Issifu Issaka, the President of the Association, in a welcome address, emphasised the critical role of the cocoa farmer in cocoa production yet had little to say in decision-making.

He spoke about how climate change iwa negatively impacting their work and called on the government to take steps to provide irrigation facilities to enhance cocoa production.

He expressed worry over the devastating effects of illegal mining on cocoa farming, saying that farmers were struggling to get quality water to spray their farms produce.

The President appealed to the government to increase the producer price for cocoa, to improve the income of farmers.

Dr Francis Baah, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board in charge of Quality Control, applauded the leadership of the Association for coming together under one umbrella, adding that it would make engagements with cocoa farmers much easier.

He said plans were underway to extend irrigation facilities to farms as part of long-term measures in addressing low productivity. 

Mr Eric Agyare, the Country Representative, Solidaridad West Africa, said his outfit works closely with farmers and other actors to promote sustainable production of commodities including cocoa.

“We bring to the farmer best practices to support their businesses and beyond that we create arrangements where farmers are able to access inputs and services to improve productivity,” he stated.

He said Solidaridad supported the establishment of the Association to improve governance to make them relevant in decision-making processes in the cocoa sector.

The expectation is to build their capacity to be able to engage relevant stakeholders in the cocoa value chain as key actors, Mr Agyare said.

Source: GNA

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The Volta Africa American Chamber (VAAC) and the Volta Development Forum (VDF) have outlined an ambitious vision to make the Volta Region the number one maize producer in Ghana, alongside its established dominance in rice production.  

According to Mr. Daniel Agboka-Dzegede, President of VAAC and Executive Director of VDF, the strategic goal would contribute to Ghana’s food security, economic growth, and position the country as a leading maize producer in Africa.    

Mr. Agboka-Dzegede said this at an Agricultural Forum held in Ho on Wednesday, under the auspices of VAAC and VDF, in partnership with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and the Volta Region Farmers Association.  

The forum brought together farmers, agricultural experts, and investors to discuss modern farming techniques, introduce innovative agricultural practices, and explore opportunities for collaboration between local farmers and international stakeholders.    

“Agriculture remains one of the most important professions, yet in our part of the world, it is often under-appreciated,” Mr. Agboka-Dzegede said.  

He emphasised that traditional farming methods – such as using hoes and cutlasses – are outdated, discouraging young people from engaging in agriculture.  

“If we mechanize agriculture, we will witness an influx of the youth into the sector. The time has come to modernize farming with technology, mechanized equipment, and financial strategies that make agriculture a lucrative business rather than just a labour-intensive activity,” he added.    

He urged young people to explore various opportunities within the agricultural value chain, including areas such as technology, finance, marketing, and agribusiness, emphasising that agriculture is a vast industry that required a diverse range of expertise.    

“Farming is not just about planting crops; it involves agronomists, soil scientists, animal scientists, engineers, marketers, financial analysts, and business strategists who all contribute to making agriculture profitable,” he explained.  

Mr. Agboka-Dzegede stated that all the key discussions and recommendations from the forum will be formally communicated to the Ministry of Agriculture for consideration and implementation.  

The forum featured Mr. Jay Reiners, former Nebraska Corn Board Chairman and US Grains Council Leader, who stressed the need for sustainable agricultural practices in Ghana.    

“There is a huge demand for food in this country, yet Ghana imports a significant amount of what it consumes. Our goal is to share modern farming methods that will increase local food production, ensure food security, and boost economic growth,” he stated.    

He encouraged Ghanaian farmers to embrace change, noting that American farmers faced similar challenges 50 years ago but adapted to modern techniques to increase production and efficiency.    

“The old ways of farming are no longer sustainable. To feed a growing population, farmers must adopt modern methods. Change may be difficult, but it is necessary for long-term success,” he added.  

Mama Awude Akua I of AgriWomen Foundation from Abutia praised the forum, stating that it would go a long way to support women in agriculture.  

She urged women to embrace agribusiness opportunities and explore ways to make farming more profitable and sustainable for long-term development in the Volta Region and Ghana.  

Many participants expressed appreciation for the forum and called on the Volta Development Forum (VDF) to do more by attracting agro-industries to create jobs and help farmers access soft loans for agricultural production.    

The forum, attended by over 40 farmers and potential farmers from across the Volta Region, concluded with a strong call for action to improve mechanized farming, value addition, and international collaboration to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector.  

Source: GNA  

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Stakeholders at the just-ended National Education Forum have urged the government to undertake a comprehensive review of Ghana’s curriculum and assessment systems, at all levels, to make them fit for purpose.

The education curriculum required enhancements to achieve the transformation needed for sustainable development, they indicated.

“Priority attention must be accorded to the provision of resources for curriculum implementation and assessment,” a communique issued at the end of the Forum said.

It took place from February 19 to March 13, 2025, on the theme: “Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future.”

The communique, read by Professor George K.T. Oduro, Chairman of the Planning Committee, appealed to the government to take practical measures to improve the quality and quantity of food served in secondary schools.

Government must also work closely with relevant stakeholders to improve school discipline and eliminate examination malpractices.

The communique urged the authorities to fully implement the Inclusive Education Policy to ensure that no learner was left behind in receiving quality and relevant education.

It called for an increase in investments for tertiary education infrastructure, especially hostels, using both direct state funding and effectively regulated public-private partnerships.

Government must also guarantee freedom within defined frameworks and strengthen regulatory systems.

That, the communique said, would address concerns on the excessive interference of governments in the running of education institutions and schools.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training should be diversified in both the formal and informal settings, while investments in the sector were improved to enhance learning outcomes and industry experience.

“The government must establish the National Research Fund and adopt a framework for regulating research,” the communique said.

The Forum had 5,000 participants from across the country and received over 2,000 proposals from individuals and organisations, including a study on three passages with over 20,000 respondents.

It was structured along zonal stakeholder engagements and town hall meetings under five thematic areas.

Those were infrastructure; quality education; regulations, accountability and governance; education financing; and research and data.

Source: GNA

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Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, says the lack of clarity on internal boundaries is creating many traditional, district, region, and constituency boundary disputes.

He said constituencies and boundaries were established without giving sufficient consideration to the capacity of key institutions such as the Statistical Service, the Electoral Commission, and the Lands Commission to effectively delineate and manage these areas.

The Minister said this oversight could lead to challenges in accurately defining boundaries, ensuring proper representation, and managing resources, ultimately creating disputes in all folds, hence the need for more work to be done in that area.

Mr. Ibrahim was speaking during a courtesy call by the Ghana Boundary Commission (GBC) to the Ministry in Accra to discuss issues of national interest and also congratulate the Minister for his appointment.

He said there were concerns in securing some funding from the Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS), such that it raised the question of why Ghana should rely on external bodies to finance the protection of its boundaries and related matters.

“Perhaps it is time for us to reassess these issues and find sustainable, internal solutions. We are going to provide facilities to help manage our boundaries,” he added.

The Minister said the creation of local economic activities along the boundaries was a critical issue that required immediate attention.

He said it was essential for the Committee on Local Governments, and the Independent Constitutional Body Committee, in assisting Parliament in approving the formula for the District Assemblies Common Fund, ensured that border management was appropriately incorporated into the process.

Major General Emmanuel Kotia, Commissioner General, GBC, said the Commission had observed that some boundary pillars, which were demarcated over the years, were displaced due to natural causes such as erosion and other environmental factors.

He said a reaffirmation of international boundaries was necessary, which would involve sensitisation, agreement on the coordinates of boundary pillars with neighbouring countries, and the construction of new pillars, including main, intermediate, and border crossing boundary markers.

The Commissioner General said most of the districts facing challenges were along international boundaries, such that there should be collaboration, where affected districts involved the GBC to help resolve boundary issues.

“We are advocating for enhanced collaboration to support local economic development in various communities, particularly in areas where agricultural needs require attention.”

“This collaboration will help improve livelihoods, revitalising these communities and addressing perceptions of deprivation. It is essential for fostering sustainable economic growth and improving the overall well-being of these districts,” he added.

Source: GNA

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The Kaana Manga Women Association, a women’s group in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region, has called on the government to as matter of urgency take steps to institutionalise and make operationalise the Affirmative Action Law.

The group called on the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to facilitate the process to ensure that the law and policies regarding its implementation were integrated into state and non-state agencies.

According to the women’s group, it was only through this means that the realisation of the passage of the affirmative Action Law could make real impact in bridging the gender gap and attaining the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) of all-inclusiveness.   

Mrs. Florence Bobi, the Chairperson of the Group, made the call during this year’s International Women’s Day held in the Navrongo on the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality.”

It was organised by Our Lady of Mercy Community Services (OLAM), a gender focused non-government organisation (NGO), with support from the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) and Germany Embassy of Ghana.

While commending the government for the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill into law, Mrs. Bobi said there were still a lot left to be done to empower more women.

She said there must be a policy directive from government to all state and non-state agencies to ensure that many women just like men were appointed to managerial positions.

“As it stands now though there have been some appreciable gains in terms of gender but most of our state institutions including the education sectors are predominantly men. This we need policy directive to break this negative trend,” she stressed.

Mrs. Anastasia A Musah, a member of the group who doubled as an Assemblywoman, said the Kaana Manga Women Association had been engaging in series of sensitisation programmes through radio programmes and outreaches aimed at reforming certain negative cultural practices that impeded the growth and development of women and children.

She mentioned parental neglect on the part of many men as one of the major problems confronting the wellbeing of the girl-child, stressing, that, “many teenage pregnancies in this area can be attributed to this canker.”

Emmanuel Atiiga, the Executive Director of OLAM, commended the Kaana Manga Women Association for their numerous advocacy programmes on gender issues and stated cited that their advocacy also contributed to the passage of the affirmative action bill into law.

He, however, challenged the group to step up their campaign in encouraging more women and building their capacity to offer themselves to serve Mother Ghana and not to shy awayfrom the service.

Source: GNA

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A 46-year-old businessman who allegedly collected GH¢72,000 from a police officer, under the pretext of securing him two auctioned vehicles, has appeared in court.

At the Circuit Court, prosecution said George Adu-Twum, the accused, committed the offence in 2021.

He pleaded not guilty to defrauding by false pretences.

The court, presided over by Mr Isaac Addo, has admitted Adu-Twum to bail in the sum of GH¢75,000 with two sureties.

Adjourning the matter to April 7, 2025, the trial judge ordered the prosecution to comply with the rules of disclosure.

Chief Inspector Daniel Ofori-Appiah, the prosecutor, said the complainant, name withheld, was a police officer residing at Weija SCC, Accra.

The accused who claimed to be a businessman, resides at Weija Gbawe, Accra.

In 2021, the complainant’s relatives were in need of a Toyota Pickup and Hyundai i30 salon car, and he discussed with a friend who introduced the accused to him.

Prosecution said the complainant met the accused at Abelemkpe and pointed at a Toyota Hilux and Hyundai i30 as vehicles being auctioned and that payments needed to be made immediately because there were other persons who had expressed interest.

After the bargaining, GH¢72,000 was mobilised by Adu-Twum. GH¢40,000 was paid at the office of the accused at Abelemkpe, while GH¢32,000 was handed over to him (accused) at the complainant’s office at the Ministries.

Adu-Twum promised that the auctioned vehicles would be ready in a week.

Prosecution said Adu-Twum, after collecting the money, went into hiding but he was arrested on January 15, 2025.

“During investigations he refunded an amount of GH¢25,000,” prosecution told the court.

Source: GNA

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The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has, so far, presented eight bills to Parliament to abolish some “nuisance taxes” including the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy), 10% withholding tax on all betting winnings from lottery and National Health Insurance Levy.

The Bills have been referred to the Finance Committee of Parliament for consideration and report back to the House.

The proposed bills included the Electronic Transfer Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Revenue Administration (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Special Import Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Emissions Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and Earmarked Funds Capping and Realignment (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

The finance minister, in a brief comment on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, said the move was in fulfilment of the Mahama-led Government’s promise to alleviate the tax burden on Ghanaians.

Those proposed tax repeals and amendments, he added, aligned with the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) manifesto pledge to ease the financial burden on the citizens.

This follows the Finance Minister’s announcement during the presentation of the 2025 Budget and Economic Statement of government on Tuesday, March 11,2025.

Source: GNA

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Professor Peter Quartey, the Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has cautioned the government against an immediate return to the capital market for loans.   

He urged the government to focus on multilateral financing and to be more aggressive in increasing domestic revenue mobilization to support the country’s development objectives.   

Prof Quartey, a Development Economist, gave the caution during his inaugural lecture as a Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences in Accra on Thursday.  

The lecture was on the topic: “Debt, investment, and growth in Ghana: Did we borrow to consume?” It addressed key issues around Ghana’s debt and development financing. 

It was attended by economic and financial professionals, industry players, policymakers, and students from several Senior High Schools.  

Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the finance minister, announced last Tuesday, during the 2025 budget presentation, that the government would cautiously reopen the domestic bond market.  

However, Prof. Quartey warned that loans from the capital market had proven to be expensive and unsustainable for Ghana’s development financing.  

He urged the government to limit its reliance on such loans.  

Ghana’s debt stood at 42.9 per cent in 2013, below the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) debt sustainability threshold of 50 per cent debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). 

Since then, the debt has been rising, reaching a record high of 82.9 perc ent in 2023, before reducing to about 76 percent in 2024.  

“Why the rush to go to the capital market?” Prof Quartey questioned, noting that borrowing from the capital market without investing those funds in productive ventures had led to unsustainable debt.   

“[The capital market] is where we went to, and we are having these problems. And you still want to quickly finish giving people a haircut and go to the capital market… I want to sound this caution! Borrow less from the capital market and at reasonable interest rates,” he emphasized.  

Prof. Quartey urged caution when borrowing, particularly from Eurobonds and other capital market funds, which he described as too expensive and unsustainable.   

“We ought to shy away from them. Let us get more multilateral and domestic sources of funding. They are cheaper,” he said.  

He lamented the habit of successive governments borrowing at high rates from the capital market and using a significant portion of those funds for public sector salaries and interest payments, particularly since 2015. 

Emerita Prof Takyiwaa Manuh, Vice President of the Arts Section of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, also expressed concern about the country’s debt situation. 

She said, “The debtor must eat, but the debtor must be careful of what they eat.”  

Prof. Manuh expressed confidence that Prof Quartey’s lecture would spark further discussions to help improve the country’s finances.   

She called on policymakers to consider and implement policy proposals from academia to improve the living conditions of the people.  

Source: GNA  

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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, The Asantehene, has instructed the Bantamahene, Baffour Asare Owusu Amankwatia VI, to within one week, recover and surrender the stolen Asare Bediako deity at Adanwomase, to the Asanteman Sumankwaahene.

The deity, one of the sacred shrines of the people of Adanwomase in the Kwabre East Municipality, is reported to have been stolen from its sacred place in the town by one of the rival factions vying for its possession and control.

When the issue was first brought before the court of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu charged the Bantamahen, to work with the affected chiefs and people in the area to look for the deity, retrieve it and hand it over to the Sumankwaahene.

However, at the Kumasi Traditional Council meeting at the Manhyia palace on March 13, 2025, the Bantamahene, who is believed to be a supporter of the faction, which recently had custody of the deity, disclosed that, efforts to reclaim the stolen deity had proven futile.

When asked by the Traditional Council about the whereabout of the deity, Baffour Amankwatia said: “We conducted a thorough search throughout the community, but the deity was nowhere to be found.

“We even sought assistance from the authorities, but to no avail.”

This, however, did not go down well with the chiefs and the Asantehene, who later found out that the Bantamahene had neglected the task assigned to him and renege on his duties.

He was subsequently found in contempt and penalized to slaughter eight rams.

“Before he presents his report on Monday, he must retrieve Asare Bediako from its current location and hand it over to the Sumankwaahene,” Otumfuo Osei Tutu, decreed.

The Kumasi Traditional Council is reviewing a report of the committee set up to investigate on the competing claims of ownership of the Asare Bediako deity and the Adanwomase stool.

Three factions, represented by Madam Akua Kyem, Opanyin Kwadwo Yadieya, and Opanyin Yaw Gyamfi, respectively, have laid claim to the deity.

Madam Akua Kyem asserted that her ancestors, who belonged to the Aduana clan, migrated from Denkyira to Asante with the deity and dwelt with Bantama Gyaase (an Aduana clan) at Abuakwa Asonomaso.

During their stay there, the deity, through its mystical powers, rendered assistance to numerous individuals in need and those afflicted with ailments until one day, it mysteriously vanished.

Nevertheless, through spiritual consultations, they were informed of its whereabouts and cautioned against relocating it once found.

According to her testimony in the committee’s report, the deity was eventually discovered at Adanwomase, prompting her forebears to resettle in that vicinity.

She recounted how the deity cured the sick and provided breakthroughs to all who sought its intervention, including the forefathers of Opanyin Kwadwo Yadieya, who were afflicted with leprosy.

She further narrated that when the Adanwomase stool became vacant, the family of Opanyin Yadieya petitioned to assume control, a request that was granted.

Since then, they have laid claim to ownership, she added.

The committee’s findings established that the legitimate custodians of the deity and the community were the descendants of Madam Akua Kyem, based on her detailed recollection of historical events related to the deity.

Her compelling evidence was corroborated by Bantama Gyaasehene and the Wawase traditional priest.

“Although all three claimants purportedly visited Bantama Gyaase upon migrating to Asante from Denkyira, she was the only one to have Bantama Gyaasehene as a witness, and his testimony aligned with hers”, the report indicated

Conversely, the family lineage of the other claimants, as well as some of their narratives, were deemed dubious and conflicting.

Consequently, the committee’s verdict was unanimous in favor of Madam Akua Kyem.

All segments of the Council concurred with the inquiry’s outcome.

A prior committee had been established by the Asantehene to investigate this dispute, yielding a similar result.

While the Asantehene upheld the committee’s findings, the Bantamahene persisted in asserting that the deity rightfully belonged to Opanyin Kwadwo Yadieya’s family.

He contended that, he had summoned the deity from the heavens and bestowed it upon his supposed sister.

However, according to Asante tradition, Bantamahene had no sister.

Exhibiting great patience, the Asantehene commissioned a second committee to reassess the case.

Source: GNA

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As the global community celebrates two decades of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), the number of smokers in Ghana is expected to reach 1.7 million in 2025.

The WHO FCTC was adopted in 2003, and entered into force on February 27, 2005, after ratification by 40 countries. It now has 183 Parties, driving significant progress in global tobacco control.

A statement issued by Ms Rhoda Mingle, Communication Manager, VAST-Ghana and copied to the Ghana News Agency said, “Despite persistent challenges, including industry interference, we commend WHO’s unwavering commitment to public health.

“This milestone underscores the significant role of partnerships – especially with member states and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in achieving major health advancements.”

The VAST-Ghana used the occasion to call on the government to invest to accelerate action on tobacco control in Ghana.

Ghana signed the FCTC in 2003 and was the first country in sub–Saharan Africa to ratify the WHO FCTC in 2004, marking the nation’s commitment to global tobacco control standards.

The statement said despite the early ratification of the WHO FCTC in 2004, Ghana was yet to fully fulfil its obligations, as progress in implementing tobacco control measures has been slow, adding that, “Meanwhile, the number of smokers in Ghana is expected to reach 1.7 million in 2025.

“It is crucial to acknowledge and commend the significant contributions of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), led by the distinguished advocate Labram Musah, in achieving some remarkable policies and guidelines.”

The policies and guidelines included the Five-year National Tobacco Control Strategy, Investment Case for Tobacco Control in Ghana, Guidelines for the Registration of Tobacco Products and the revamping of the Tobacco Interagency Coordinating Committee among others.

“His relentless efforts in advocacy, strategic stakeholder engagement, media capacity-building, and policy sensitization have played a transformative role in advancing Ghana’s tobacco control agenda,” the statement emphasised.

 It mentioned one of the challenges confronting tobacco control as resource constraints, particularly in funding enforcement mechanisms and public education campaigns.

“Tobacco control efforts require sustained financial investment for monitoring compliance, conducting awareness programmes, and supporting cessation services.

“However, limited budgetary allocations have hindered the effective enforcement of existing regulations, leaving gaps that the tobacco industry continues to exploit,” it stated.

The statement said the worrying trend was the rise in smoking among young people, exacerbated by the growing availability and appeal of shisha, vapes, and other smokeless tobacco products.

It said the misconception that these products were less harmful than traditional cigarettes have led to increased use among young people.

“As we mark this 20-year milestone, we urge the government to invest in continuous training and development programmes to ensure policy makers and enforcement officers are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in tobacco control,” the statement advised.

It recommended the following that the government should strengthen initiatives that involve community members in decision-making processes, ensuring that tobacco control programmes are tailored to the unique needs of local populations.

Adopt digital tools and innovative solutions to improve health service delivery, data collection, and monitoring while developing strategies for sustainable funding sources for tobacco control programmes.

The government should deepen multi-sectoral collaboration for effective tobacco control and develop a code of conduct for public officers involved in setting and implementing public health policies for tobacco control.

The statement said the WHO FCTC’s 20-year journey highlighted the power of collaboration in advancing public health.

“Strong partnerships with CSOs, government bodies, and communities have been central to these achievements. Moving forward, continued unity and commitment will be crucial in tackling emerging tobacco control challenges and safeguarding public health,” it stated.

Source: GNA

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