Cocoa Bill needed before September season to back reforms – Dr Jasaw
The Chairman of Parliament’s Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has defended Parliament’s decision to pass the new Cocoa Bill under a certificate of urgency, explaining that the legislation was required ahead of the 2026/2027 cocoa season.
Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, Chairman of Parliament’s Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, has defended the swift passage of the new Cocoa Bill under a certificate of urgency. The legislation, necessary before the 2026/2027 cocoa season, aims to address the cocoa sector's challenges, such as climate change, illegal mining, declining productivity, and financing difficulties.
Dr. Jasaw emphasized that the urgency was crucial due to the start of the new cocoa season in September, as decisions on producer prices and other sector arrangements must be made in advance. He also dismissed claims of hurried approval without adequate stakeholder consultation, stating that extensive engagements were held with various parties before the Bill reached Parliament.
The new law is seen as a step towards consolidating existing regulations, not a complete solution, and is part of a broader reform process aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework for the cocoa sector.
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