General News of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has alleged that the government has directed Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to suspend cocoa purchases across the country, a move he says is causing distress among farmers. According to a report by myjoyonline.com, he said the directive has left many cocoa farmers unable to sell their produces at a time when they are already grappling with a reduction in producer prices. “The government has directed Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to suspend cocoa purchases nationwide, causing distress among Ghanaian cocoa farmers, while Ivory Coast continues buying activities,” he claimed. Annoh-Dompreh, who belongs to the NPP argued that the decision to suspend cocoa purchases could worsen the financial strain on farmers. Despite his criticisms, Annoh-Dompreh said the visit of cocoa communities is not intended to be confrontational but rather to engage farmers and better understand the challenges they are facing.

Source: GhanaWeb March 16, 2026 14:37 UTC