Outrage is sweeping the nation as reports emerge that COCOBOD allegedly procured luxury Land Cruisers and a fleet of 110 pickups while cocoa farmers remain unpaid, sparking accusations of mismanagement and misplaced priorities.
The timing of the purchases has drawn fierce criticism, with many questioning how the agency can justify spending on vehicles when farmers—the backbone of Ghana’s cocoa industry—are reportedly left waiting for their hard-earned payments. Social media erupted with anger, with citizens calling it “insensitive” and “tone-deaf” at best, and “outright scandal” at worst.
Political commentators warn that this move could deepen public distrust in COCOBOD and intensify pressure on government officials to explain both the expenditures and the ongoing delays in farmer compensation. As tension mounts, the spotlight is now on COCOBOD to answer tough questions: Why the luxury fleet, and at what cost to the very people fueling Ghana’s cocoa economy?
