Joseph Boahen Aidoo, Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, announced that the new cocoa crop season price will be revealed on September 11, 2024.

Speaking to farmer associations from the 70 cocoa-growing districts in Kumasi on September 6, Aidoo explained that the announcement was delayed due to the President’s travel commitments.The initial plan was to begin the season on September 1, but the President's schedule did not permit this.

With the President expected to return this weekend, the new price will be officially announced next Tuesday.“We sent our letter late to the President, requesting him to open the new season on the 1st of September. However, the President’s existing schedule made this impossible.

“The President is currently out of the country and will return this weekend. Therefore, I want to assure you that the President will announce the new cocoa price next Tuesday. I can assure you that the new price will be satisfactory to you farmers,” he assured.

Aidoo reassured farmers that the new price will be favorable and encouraged them to trust in the Ghana Cocoa Board's management.

He also urged the government to strengthen its efforts against illegal mining, known as Galamsey, which poses a significant threat to the cocoa industry in Ghana.