Damata Ama Appianimaa Salam, Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre South, has expressed her expectations ahead of President John Dramani Mahama’s upcoming State of the Nation Address.
In an interview with Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, she stated that Ghanaians particularly parents, students, and farmers are struggling due to the cocoa price cut introduced by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, which she said has had a ripple effect across the country.
“The people of Ghana need relief, and we expect the President to announce measures to reverse the cocoa price cut to the original 3,600 cedis,” she said. She described the reduction as unprecedented, noting that previous governments had prioritised farmers’ welfare.
The MP also highlighted the burden of high electricity tariffs on Ghanaians and called on the President to address the issue by outlining plans to make electricity more affordable.
“If the President fails to address these two critical issues tomorrow, it will be surprising and would suggest that the government does not care about its people,” she emphasised.
She further stated that the government and Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) should absorb the cocoa sector’s debt rather than passing the burden on to farmers.
“Farming is not easy, and the government should not make farmers suffer,” she added.
