The Member of Parliament for Offinso North, Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has spoken out against the government’s decision to lower the producer price for cocoa.
He suggested that the government should have established a special fund to help cocoa farmers.
Dr kyei Asamoah described the price reduction as a betrayal of farmers.
He said these farmers supported the government because of promises made during election campaigns.
The MP did not provide specific details about the proposed support fund.
His comments come following the government’s announcement regarding the cocoa producer price.
The specific amount of the reduction was detailed in official government statements.
Further details on the government’s economic plans for the agricultural sector are expected.