The Cocoa Road Contractors have threatened to boycott the upcoming general elections and stage a protest on election day.

This planned demonstration is in response to the government, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ghana Cocoa Board's (COCOBOD) failure to settle over GH¢3 billion owed to them.

Explaining their decision to protest, the contractors emphasized that all efforts to secure their payments have been unsuccessful.

In an interview on Peace FM on November 27, 2024, the contractors stated that they would only rescind their plans if their demands are fully met.

"We will boycott the elections and stage demonstrations on the election day if our demands are not met," one said.

The Cocoa Road Contractors lamented COCOBOD’s repeated promises, which they claim have not been honored. They have also urged their members to join the movement to ensure their grievances are addressed.

"We have constructed these roads for a very long time without payment, so we demand our money as a matter of urgency," a contractor stated.

The Vice Chairman of the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GCCI), Nana Opare Kwarfo, has expressed support for the contractors' demands.

He noted that their united stance could prompt the government to act swiftly on the matter. However, he cautioned that staging a protest on election day might have broader implications and should be reconsidered.

He also appealed to contractors to remain calm, assuring them that the GCCI is actively engaging with the relevant authorities to resolve the issue.

"Boycotting the elections and staging demonstrations will aggravate things, especially in the ongoing negotiations period, so we urge them to hold on with their agitations as we try to find solutions to their problems," he said.