Women’s Organizer for the United Party, Hajia Gloria Amenu, has instructed higher early life participation in cocoa farming and warned in opposition to promoting farmland to unlawful mining operators, following protests through cocoa farmers within the Western North Region over the new relief of the cocoa manufacturer worth.

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, farmers from districts together with Sefwi Wiawso, Juaboso and Bia West took to the streets, waving placards studying “Restore Our Price Now” and “Cocoa Sustains Ghana, Don’t Neglect Farmers.”

The demonstrations have been sparked through the federal government’s resolution to scale back the manufacturer worth from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 in keeping with 64‑kilogram bag. Farmers argued that the brand new charge slightly covers the emerging prices of labour, fertiliser and shipping, leaving many suffering to handle their livelihoods.

Speaking on PleasureNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, February 21, Hajia Amenu highlighted the significance of including price to Ghana’s cocoa and fostering early life involvement within the business model.

“Adding value to our cocoa is very important and key. We are just hoping that the youth will find pleasure in the cultivation of cocoa,” she mentioned.

She additionally cautioned landowners in opposition to taking part with unlawful miners, recognized in the neighborhood as galamsey operators.

“We are pleading that those who are thinking of selling their lands to galamsey operators should rethink. Some believe that if a galamseyer comes and helps you get a licence, you are going to be rich, but they will cut down the cocoa trees,” she warned.

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