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COCOBOD signals new policy direction after meeting cocoa processors
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board COCOBOD, Dr Randy Abbey, has indicated that the government plans to introduce a new policy direction for Ghana’s cocoa industry.
Dr Abbey made the remarks after a stakeholder engagement with cocoa processors, describing the consultations as a key step in shaping reforms within the sector.
He noted that processors play an extremely important role in the cocoa value chain, particularly in the area of value addition.
According to him, the meeting formed part of a series of engagements aimed at aligning industry players with the government’s strategy.
He explained that it was necessary to meet leaders in the processing sector to demonstrate the government’s commitment to strengthening value addition.
He disclosed that both the Finance Minister and the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry led the discussions.
He added that full details of the government’s policy direction would be outlined in a press briefing by the Finance Minister later in the day.
Dr Abbey stressed that Ghana must rethink its long standing reliance on exporting raw cocoa beans.
In his view, a shift toward value addition is critical if the country is to create jobs, improve returns for farmers, and expand business opportunities.
He maintained that changing course in the cocoa industry would help generate greater wealth and support entrepreneurship.
The anticipated reforms are expected to address structural issues and promote increased local processing of cocoa.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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