Ghana is buzzing as Dr. Kwaku Appiah-Kubi has dropped a bombshell: he is calling for a drastic reduction in the salaries of top management at Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD)! The outspoken economist insists that the current pay levels are “exorbitant” and unsustainable, urging immediate reforms to protect the nation’s cocoa farmers and public funds.
According to Appiah-Kubi, the eye-watering packages at COCOBOD have long sparked controversy, with critics claiming they are “out of touch” with the economic realities of the country. “It’s time for top executives to align their pay with the sacrifices of ordinary cocoa farmers who toil relentlessly for Ghana’s #1 export,” he said.
This call has ignited fierce debate among political and economic circles, with some praising the move as “long overdue,” while others warn it could destabilize the operations of the cocoa board. As the nation watches closely, one thing is clear: Ghana’s cocoa sector may never look the same again if management salaries are slashed.
