The sweet aroma of Ghana's famed cocoa harvest may soon be tinged with a hint of bitterness, as the nation is likely to grapple with the daunting reality of falling short of its cocoa production targets, Bright Simons has predicted.

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He says his sources at the Ghana Cocoa Board have revealed that the country may not reach its target for production this year.

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At the heart of this growing concern, he disclosed is the alleged politicization of the Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).

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“Our sources say that even the 650,000 tons of cocoa Ghana is targeting this season, the lowest in 13 years, may not be met. Due to rampant politicisation of Cocobod, the state-owned monopoly & the appointment of political agents to key roles, the sector risks total collapse,” he said in Tweet.

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COCOBOD, responsible for regulating and supporting cocoa production across the nation, has long been regarded as a linchpin of Ghana's economic stability.

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However, as the country strives to achieve its cocoa production objectives, concerns have emerged over whether political influences have begun to overshadow its operational efficiency.

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Simons' concerns echo the sentiments of many who see the potential for political agendas to derail the meticulous planning and execution required for a successful cocoa harvest.

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