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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 Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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