The Minority’s “Cocoa Tour” has reached a boiling point in the Bono Region, with Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, issuing a scathing critique of the government’s priorities.
Following a series of emotional engagements with local farmers, the lawmaker took to Facebook to highlight what he describes as a sector in crisis, accusing the government of prioritising political spending over the livelihoods of Ghana’s “backbone.”
According to Hon. Annoh-Dompreh, the tour has revealed a grim reality for cocoa producers, who are currently battling a double-edged sword of economic hardship.
He expressed concern over why farmers are receiving less for their hard-earned produce and noted that, even at the reduced rates, payments are reportedly delayed.
“One thing remains clear — our farmers are in distress, and government must act with urgency,” Annoh-Dompreh stated, emphasizing that the neglect of these workers threatens a “critical sector of the economy.”
The most striking part of the Minority Chief Whip’s statement focused on the alleged misallocation of public funds.
He raised serious questions about the government’s priorities, contrasting the plight of rural farmers with reported spending on political activities.
He claimed that while farmers struggle, significant public funds are allegedly being channelled monthly into party structures.
Annoh-Dompreh argued that “neglect and excuses” have become the standard response to the cocoa crisis.
The Minority is demanding an immediate shift in national policy. Hon. Annoh-Dompreh outlined what he described as a clear roadmap for a more responsible path forward.
They are calling on the government to adopt a pricing model that reflects the true value of farmers’ labour, while eliminating delays that leave families without income.
He also urged the government to desist from diverting funds into “politically driven expenditures” and instead invest in the people who sustain the industry.
Reaffirming his stance with a vow of persistence, the Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP made it clear that the Bono Region visit is just one phase of a broader effort.
“We will continue to stand with our farmers and fight for what is right until justice is restored,” he reiterated.
As the Cocoa Tour continues across the country, pressure on the government to address these concerns is expected to intensify.
By 1960news.com
