Cocobod CEO resigns from his position

Joseph Boahen Aidoo has tendered his resignation as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).

According to him, this decision follows recent communication dated January 13, 2025, regarding the cessation of all boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).

In a letter dated January 16, 2025, Boahen Aidoo expressed his profound gratitude to former President His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, and the good people of Ghana for granting him the rare privilege of serving the nation as Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board for the past eight years.

He noted that this opportunity has been an incredible honour and that he is deeply grateful for the trust placed in him.

Boahen Aidoo stated that even though he could have stayed on until July, he has decided to exit office now for good reasons.

“While my renewed appointment under the COCOBOD Law, 1984 (PNDCL 81), was set to conclude in July 2025, I have chosen to step aside earlier to ensure a smooth transition and enable stakeholders and business partners to establish timely connections with the incoming head of the institution.”

“I remain committed to the advancement of Ghana’s cocoa sector and stand ready to support any transition processes that may be required. The experience of serving in this capacity has been both rewarding and enlightening, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to the development of our nation’s cocoa industry,” the statement concluded.