Business News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Cabinet has instructed the Office of the Attorney General to audit the activities of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) over the past eight years. Speaking at a press briefing on February 12, 2026, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that Cabinet has directed the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akurintinga Ayine, to investigate and uncover the root causes of COCOBOD’s crippling GH¢32.9 billion debt. Ghana considers overhaul of domestic cocoa pricing system – ReportDr Ato Forson explained that the decision is part of broader efforts to restore transparency and accountability in the management of the cocoa sector. According to Dr Ato Forson, the investigations are expected to run alongside broader structural reforms aimed at restoring COCOBOD’s financial records and safeguarding the livelihoods of Ghanaian cocoa farmers. Cabinet directs AG to audit COCOBOD for the past 8 years - Ato ForsonSP/MA

Source: GhanaWeb February 13, 2026 14:48 UTC