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In recognition of cocoa farmers across the world on Valentine’s cum National Chocolate Day, Dr. Kwamena Minta Nyarku, a member of Parliament for Cape Coast North Constituency, has acknowledged the monumental contributions of cocoa farmers, especially Ghanaian farmers, and called for more governmental support in the sector.
Contributing on the floor of parliament on Friday, 14th February, 2025, Dr. Nyarku, affectionately called Ragga, noted that the increase in cocoa consumption worldwide cannot be glossed over, urging the whole nation to applaud cocoa farmers for their efforts over the years.
Assessing the cost implications of Valentine’s Day celebrations in Ghana and drawing parallels from the USA, he recounted that “In America, during Valentine’s Day, people share flowers, candies, and cards” he stated adding unfortunately, “When you come to Ghana, it’s not the art of giving, but rather the art of mandatory requirements that must be honoured”, Ragga intimated.
However, the Cape Coast North MP was of the opinion that Valentine’s Day is the art of giving, pointing out that if it is the art of giving, the giver is supposed to provide what they can willingly offer”. Conversely, in Ghana on a day like today, people are provided with Valentine’s Day prospectuses to buy. According to him, this has become a concern because the inability of some to fulfill the prospectuses ignites problems.
“This is affecting a lot of relationships. Many relationships are breaking down because of Valentine’s Day celebrations. Valentine’s Day is the art of giving, not the art of taking”, stressed Dr. Nyarku
Furthermore, he encouraged parliament to emulate the art of giving by proposing that parliament consider visiting the underprivileged in society, if possible.
“We cannot also visit orphanages, hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, maternity homes… we can visit areas where our art of giving would be very impactful. If we are able to do that, we would be able to give more than take”, Dr. Nyarku ended.
