More than 1,000 cocoa farmers in Hwidiem, Ahafo Region, have raised concerns about the non-payment of their bonuses or premiums by Touton-Eliho Ghana Limited.

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The farmers, owed a total of GHC470,000.00, have urged the government to intervene. According to Sampson Awal Mohammed, the non-payment is adversely affecting their lives and cocoa farms.

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The farmers had been convinced by COCOBOD and other credible organizations to sell their cocoa to Touton-Eliho Ghana Limited, which they believed to be reliable and law-abiding.

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The company, however, has not paid the bonuses as agreed, prompting the farmers to seek redress through the legal system if not settled within one week.

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The company's managers acknowledged the debt but stated that they would provide their version of the story in due time.

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