Joseph Boahen Aidoo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has officially resigned from his position, effective January 7, 2025.

His decision follows a directive issued on January 13, 2025, which called for the dissolution of boards across all State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).

In a letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama on January 16, Mr. Aidoo explained that stepping down would facilitate a smooth transition and enable stakeholders and partners to establish connections with the incoming leadership. This decision comes despite his renewed mandate being set to expire in July 2025.

Mr. Aidoo pledged his unwavering support for the cocoa sector and assured his cooperation during the transition period.

He also expressed gratitude to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for granting him the opportunity to serve as COCOBOD’s CEO for the past eight years.

“I hereby tender my resignation as Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, effective January 7, 2025,” his letter concluded.”