Business News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGovernment has announced plans to convert GH¢5.8 billion in legacy debt owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance as part of a broad reform agenda aimed at stabilising the cocoa sector. Speaking at the briefing, Dr Ato Forson said the proposed restructuring is intended to address long-standing financial pressures facing the cocoa regulator. Here are 10 key reforms to revive Ghana's cocoa industry“Government will seek parliamentary approval to restructure approximately GH¢5.8 billion in legacy debt owed by COCOBOD to the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance as part of measures to restore stability to the cocoa sector,” he said. He further noted that Cabinet has also directed the immediate transfer of GH¢4.35 billion in cocoa road liabilities from COCOBOD to the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ministry of Finance. Government moves to convert GH¢5.8 billion cocoa debt owed to BoG and MoFSP/MA

Source: GhanaWeb February 13, 2026 13:22 UTC