The chief of Offinso, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, has publicly backed the Minority Caucus in Parliament. He believes they should speak up for cocoa farmers.
The chief encouraged the MPs to raise the concerns of farmers during their trip. This trip is focused on cocoa-producing areas in the Ashanti Region.
Minority MPs, including their chief whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, met with the chief on Sunday. The chief expressed his full support for their efforts.
This statement highlights the importance of addressing the challenges faced by cocoa farmers. The Minority Caucus plans to document these issues during their week-long visit.
The delegation aims to understand the difficulties cocoa farmers are experiencing. Their findings will then be presented to the appropriate authorities.