Cocoa Farmer Calls Out Mahama Over New Cocoa Prices, Destroys Cocoa Pods
- A Ghanaian cocoa farmer has caused a frenzy after a video of him commenting on the new cocoa prices went viral
- He expressed disappointment in the government for what he believes was a meagre increase in the prices of cocoa
- Social media users who took to the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions on the issue
A cocoa farmer is trending on social media after expressing his disappointment with the recent increase in cocoa prices.
In the video, the middle-aged man, known on TikTok as Osuani, was expressing anger over the meagre increment announced by the government, especially after voting for John Mahama.
Source: TikTok
He then lashed out at those trying to silence him, saying, "I do not fear what naysayers are saying."
He continued, "The increment was not even up to 200 cedis. We are tired, farmers are tired, how dare you?"
New Cocoa prices
The government on Monday, August 4, 2025, announced an increase in the producer price of cocoa from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 season.
This marked a 62.58 per cent increase from the previous season's price of US$3,100 per tonne, translating into GH¢128.75 per bag of cocoa.
Source: UGC
Ato Forson offers clarity on cocoa prices
In an interview, Dr. Ato Forson explained that the new cocoa producer price now stands at GH¢51,660 per tonne, or GH¢3,228.75 per bag (64 kilograms), based on an average exchange rate of GH¢10.25 to the US Dollar.
He added that the increase aligns with President John Mahama's commitment to paying cocoa farmers 70 per cent of the Free-On-Board (FOB) value.
Dr. Ato Forson was optimistic that the new price would significantly benefit Ghana’s cocoa farmers.
At the time of writing this report, the video had racked in over 3,000 views and 300 comments.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to the cocoa prices
Social media users who took to the comment sections shared varied opinions on the comments by the young man.
KillerBah stated:
"The cedis is rising against the dollar, you need to understand; due to that, fertilizer prices have reduced, and all farming tools and equipment prices have fallen due to the dollar rate."
Porcia2 stated:
"Don’t mind them, my bro, they can’t do you foko. God Almighty will protect you because you're telling them the truth."
Jeremiah Nyaaba stated:
"Hmmmm, something needs to be done about the cocoa prices. Indeed, the government is doing a massive project and trying very hard for the beloved people of Ghana, but there is something that we need to work on, the prices of cocoa. Most farmers are crying for an increase."
Young cocoa farmer rejects galamsey
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a cocoa farmer in the Oti region shared the reasons why he would not allow illegal mining on his lands.
The cocoa farmer said he made a lot of money from harvesting and selling his produce to neighbouring Togo.
He explained that he sold 64kg bags of cocoa for GH¢8,000 in Togo instead of the GH¢3,000 offered in Ghana.
Source: YEN.com.gh
