The paramount chief of Offinso, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, has asked the Minority Caucus in Parliament to raise the concerns of cocoa farmers. He voiced his support on Sunday.
The chief encouraged the Members of Parliament to speak out for the farmers. He stated this during the Minority's week-long tour of cocoa-growing areas in the Ashanti Region.
The Minority Caucus, led by their Chief Whip, engaged with farming communities.
This call highlights the importance of addressing challenges faced by those who cultivate cocoa.
The specific issues farmers are facing were not detailed in the initial report.
The tour aims to understand the conditions and needs of cocoa farmers directly.