The Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC) has announced an increase in the producer price of cocoa to GH¢48,000 per tonne for the 2024/2025 cocoa season. This represents a 129% upward adjustment from the price announced in September 2023, setting the new price of a 64kg bag of cocoa at GH¢3,000. A statement from the Ghana Cocoa Board said the new price takes effect from today September 11, 2024.
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The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO has challenged Ghanaians to vote to show former President Mahama that you don’t have short memories. Taking a swipe at John Dramani Mahama for the comment he made that Ghanaians have short memories, Napo said Ghanaians rather remember all the failures and plain disregard to their plight during his time as President. Speaking to the chiefs and people of Ayomso, Fawohoyeden and nearby communities in the Asunafo North Constituency in the Ahafo Region, the NPP running mate said Ghanaians vividly remember statements and…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for Awutu Senya West Constituency, Mr. Eugene Arhin, has rallied Ghanaians to choose between Free Senior High School (SHS) and the 24-hour economy or nightclubs proposed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to him, the 2024 election is crucial for the future, and Ghanaians should carefully consider the manifestos of the two major political parties to make the right decisions. “This election is about our future, and we know what every political party has said in their manifestos. Do you prefer Free SHS or a 24-hour nightclub? Make the right decision, and…
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has admonished Ghanaians to vote massively for the NPP to continue the growth agenda to better the lives of it citizens. Dr. Bawumia affirmed that Ghanaians stance a better chance of benefiting significantly if the party continue to stay in power. He stated that the party has developed a range of policies to enhance the quality of life for Ghanaians and support business growth. According to him, these initiatives are aimed at improving the overall well-being of the populace and fostering economic development. Dr. Bawumia made these statement at…
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has received overwhelming support for his campaign, his spokesperson, Fiifi Boafo has stated. Speaking on Accra-based Neat FM, Boafo said it is evident that the NPP running mate’s message is being accepted by the people, and thus dealing a big blow to the NDC. “Dr Prempeh is effectively selling Bawumia’s vision to the nation , and everything is going on well,” he said. Napo, as the running mate is well known, has so far visited regions including Western, Central, Ashanti, Bono and Bono East, canvassing for votes for the NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and NPP…
Ghana will increase the state-guaranteed price paid to its cocoa farmers by nearly 45% for the 2024/25 crop season, two sources with knowledge of the price review told Reuters, to help boost their incomes and deter bean smuggling out of the country. The world’s number two cocoa producer raised the farmgate price by more than 58% to 33,120 cedi ($2,123.08) per metric ton, or 2,070 cedi per 64 kilogram (kg), in April for the rest of the 2023/24 season. The mid-season price hike came after top cocoa producer, neighbouring Ivory Coast, raised its farmgate price to 1,500 CFA francs (US$2.55),…
There is an ongoing pandemonium within the rank and file of the National Democratic Congress ( NDC) at Krachi East Constituency in the Oti Region as over 100 branch executives have reportedly defected to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This mass defection has sent ripples through the political landscape, raising questions about the NDC’s hold on the area as the 2024 elections approach. Reasons Speaking on Adom News, the defectors cited several reasons for their decision to switch allegiance. They expressed satisfaction with the current leadership of the NPP, saying that the NPP development agenda and commitment to improving infrastructure…
The Asantehene and Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stepped in to resolve the dispute over the Vice-Chancellor’s reappointment. According to information gathered, the plaintiffs have agreed to withdraw their suits in court. During a meeting convened on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Otumfuo’s request, Isaac Mensah, a staff member of the KNUST Stores Department, and Clement Ohene Asare, a KNUST alumnus, both of whom had filed separate lawsuits at the Kumasi High Court against the university’s Governing Council and the Vice-Chancellor, consented to withdraw their cases. Legal challenge The…
NPP presidential running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, on Friday , August 30, 2024, laid a wreath on the tomb of late Prime Minister, Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia. Napo, as the running mate is popularly known, posted on his Facebook page: “ It was a privilege to lay a wreath in honour of Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia at his grave site in Wenchi, Akrobi, during my visit.”
John Dramani Mahama has not shown a clear vision for the youth and should therefore be rejected in the elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said. According to the NPP flagbearer, the twice-defeated presidential candidate of the NDC posed danger to the development of the youth , and must not be entertained. Rather, he ( Bawumia ) represents the future of the youth for which reason he asked them to give him their votes. Speaking at his community connect events at Abetifi, Mpraeso and Akyem Asafo in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 28, Dr Bawumia said he has not been…