Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana demands urgent passage of Cocoa Farmers Bill
According to him, the delay is paving the way for: Destruction of cocoa farms by illegal miners, and conversion of cocoa lands into rubber plantations.
The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana has expressed its frustration over the ongoing delay in the passage of the Cocoa Farmers Bill by Parliament. In a statement released on August 21, 2026, the President of the Association, Farmer General Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu II, emphasized the bill's crucial importance to the survival of Ghana's cocoa sector and the livelihoods of numerous farmers nationwide.
He further warned that the prolonged delay is leading to the destruction of cocoa farms by illegal miners and the conversion of cocoa lands into rubber plantations, which directly threatens Ghana's cocoa production, national economy, and the future of farming communities. The Association urged the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament to expedite the submission of the bill to the President for assent without further delay.
If Parliament fails to take any positive action by the end of the month, the Association threatened to march to Parliament to voice their concerns. They stressed that farmers cannot afford any further delays, with each passing day putting more cocoa farms at risk.
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