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On 23 February 2026, John Dramani Mahama held a dialogue with members of Ghana’s private sector, where he addressed developments in the global cocoa market and their impact on the country’s economy.

In his speech, President Mahama emphasized that fluctuations in world cocoa prices have compelled the government to take emergency measures to safeguard Ghana’s cocoa industry and protect local farmers. He explained that the volatility of international prices has created significant financial pressure on the sector.

As part of these measures, he acknowledged the difficult decision to implement a painful downward review of the domestic producer price. According to him, this step, though challenging, is intended to stabilize the industry, ensure sustainability, and prevent long-term harm to cocoa farmers and the broader economy.