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NPP’s Kamal Deen Abdulai criticizes Cocobod vehicle purchases, raises concerns over farmer welfare
Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party NPP, Kamal Deen Abdulai has criticized what he describes as excessive spending on luxury vehicles for officials of the Ghana Cocoa Board Cocobod, arguing that the purchases do not reflect the pressing needs of cocoa farmers.
Speaking during a media discussion at Joy News , he questioned the justification for acquiring high end vehicles for Cocobod executives while many farmers continue to face economic difficulties in cocoa growing communities.
In his view, such decisions create a perception that the welfare of officers is being prioritized over that of producers.
He expressed concern that cocoa farmers, who form the backbone of the industry, are still grappling with delayed payments and financial hardship. According to him, allocating resources to luxury Land Cruiser vehicles for top officials at a time when farmers struggle sends the wrong message.
Mr Abdulai framed the issue as a matter of policy and corporate governance. He argued that procurement decisions of this nature require board approval and therefore qualify as policy choices.
For that reason, he maintained that the purchases should be subject to public scrutiny and debate.
He further contended that government and sector leaders must ensure that policy decisions directly improve the lives of farmers, rather than focusing on benefits for administrators.
He stressed that farmers who supply cocoa beans deserve timely payments and greater support.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Mahama has arrived in Moscow, Russia, from Ethiopia to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit.
The summit is being hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During the visit, President Mahama will join fellow African leaders at the Economic and Humanitarian Forum and summit plenary sessions.
He is also scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with President Putin and attend a Kente exhibition organised by the Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum.
As part of the visit, the President will receive honorary doctorate degrees from the Russian University of Transport and the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.
He will also engage Russian businesses and state institutions to advance bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Russia.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Moses Abor, has met with the Bono Regional Chairman of the party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, to address concerns arising from recent social media developments.
In a statement shared , Mr. Abor said he yesterday visited Chairman Baffoe over comments he made on his show, which had raised concern among some party activists.
According to him, he also engaged Charles Opoku Presidoo and ironed out grievances he had earlier held regarding the matter.
Mr. Abor said he was pleased that in the spirit of unity and the party’s shared commitment to return to power in 2028, they had a constructive conversation and addressed the concerns amicably.
“With the matter now resolved, I encourage all Party activists to let the matter rest and redirect our energy toward holding the NDC accountable for its failures and misleading claims,” he said.
He urged party members to continue making the case to Ghanaians on why Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the right person to lead the country in 2028.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
