Majority of Cocoa Farmers Approve Government’s New Cocoa Prices Despite Public Skepticism – Poll
A recent survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics reveals a mixed public perception regarding the government’s recently announced cocoa price adjustments.
According to the poll, 44% of respondents consider the new prices fair, 31% view them as unfair, while 26% remain neutral.
Interestingly, cocoa farmers appear more supportive of the government’s pricing. The survey indicates that 56% of farmers believe the new prices are fair, 11% think they are unfair, and 33% are neutral.
Regional analysis highlights a clear divide in public opinion. Residents in Ahafo, Ashanti, Bono, Greater Accra, Northern, and Western North regions largely perceive the pricing as unfair.
Western North, in particular, registered the highest dissatisfaction, with 62% of respondents expressing displeasure.
Political affiliation also influences perceptions of the price adjustments. Among NPP supporters, 53% say the prices are unfair, compared to only 14% of NDC voters.
Floating voters recorded 29% disapproval. On the other hand, 24% of NPP voters consider the prices fair, while approval among NDC voters rises to 61%, and 42% of floating voters share this view.
The poll underscores the divide between cocoa farmers’ optimism and broader public skepticism, revealing both regional and partisan dynamics shaping perceptions of government pricing policy.
