Also known as: Dr. Randy Abbey · Dr Randy Abbey · Mr Abbey · Mr Randy Abbey
CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), advocating for deepened Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire cocoa sector collaboration and reform.
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Joy Online
… nt were Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Ghana Cocoa Board CEO Dr Randy Abbey …
Photos: Omane Boamah remembered one year after his deathJoy Online
… The engagement was led by the Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Dr Randy Abbey, together with members of management, and focused on key areas including COCOBOD’s mandate, regulatory responsibilities, financing policy and the producer pricing framework. …
COCOBOD begins stakeholder engagements on new Cocoa Board BillThe Chronicle
… Dr Randy Abbey, CEO of COCOBOD According to him, unlike the previous arrangement under which the Bank of Ghana’s balance sheet experienced significant liquidity injections during the fourth quarter to support cocoa purchases, the new financing framework would mobilise funds alrea …
BoG Endorses COCOBOD’s Local Market Financing PolicyThe Ghanaian Times
… Randy Abbey, Stephen Appiah, Moses Armah and Samuel Aboabire. The post I have a special bonus for you — Businessman Ibrahim Mahama pledges appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
I have a special bonus for you — Businessman Ibrahim Mahama pledgesBusiness & Financial Times
… Randy Abbey, who urged both countries to deepen trust, transparency and policy alignment to maximise their influence in international cocoa markets. …
Can harmonised cocoa prices help top producers tackle market volatility and climate risks?Joy Online
… Randy Abbey, has called for deeper trust, transparency, and commitment between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation and secure greater value for cocoa from the two countries on the international market. …
COCOBOD CEO calls for greater trust, unity in Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire cocoa partnershipBusiness & Financial Times
… Randy Abbey, has called for deeper trust, transparency, and commitment between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation and secure greater value for cocoa from the two countries on the international market. …
COCOBOD chief executive calls for greater trust and unity in Ghana–Côte D’ivoire cocoa partnershpJoy Online
… Randy Abbey, to discuss strategies aimed at strengthening cooperation, improving farmer incomes, and addressing emerging challenges confronting the cocoa industry. …
Finance Minister opens 7th Steering Committee Meeting of Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in AbidjanJoy Online
… Randy Abbey, to discuss strategies aimed at strengthening cooperation, improving farmer incomes and addressing emerging challenges confronting the cocoa industry. …
Finance Minister opens 7th Steering Committee Meeting of Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in AbidjanBusiness & Financial Times
… Randy Abbey, to discuss strategies aimed at strengthening cooperation, improving farmer incomes and addressing emerging challenges confronting the cocoa industry. …
Finance minister opens Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire cocoa initiative meetingThe Ghana Cocoa Board raised GH¢3.396 billion from domestic institutional investors through its inaugural commercial paper issuance under a GH¢16.3 billion Domestic Cocoa Notes Programme, marking a step toward diversifying financing sources and reducing reliance on external borrowing. The commercial paper has been listed on the Ghana Fixed Income Market of the Ghana Stock Exchange.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board raised GH¢3.396 billion from domestic institutional investors through its inaugural commercial paper issuance under a GH¢16.3 billion Domestic Cocoa Notes Programme, marking a step toward diversifying financing sources and reducing reliance on external borrowing. The commercial paper has been listed on the Ghana Fixed Income Market of the Ghana Stock Exchange.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece calls on President Mahama to dissolve the Ghana Football Association, citing the Black Stars' poor recent performance: group-stage exits at AFCON 2021, 2023, and the World Cup 2022, failure to qualify for AFCON 2025, and an eight-match AFCON qualifying winless streak spanning three years.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has criticised the Ghana Cocoa Board's new producer price of GH¢2,650 per 64-kilogramme bag for the 2026/2027 season as a disappointment to farmers, describing it as an example of government "deception" and extending his concerns to farmers of rice, maize, and yam.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has criticised the Ghana Cocoa Board's new producer price of GH¢2,650 per 64-kilogramme bag for the 2026/2027 season as a disappointment to farmers, and extended his concerns to say farmers producing rice, maize, yam, and cocoa are under attack under the current administration.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has increased the producer price of cocoa for the 2026/2027 season from GH¢41,392 to GH¢42,400 per tonne, a 2.4 percent increase, with a realised FOB price of US$2,650 per tonne. The new price represents 71.18 percent of the FOB value and follows reforms under the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026, which includes an automatic adjustment mechanism and guarantees farmers at least 70 percent of the gross FOB price.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Cocoa Marketers, formed from the transformation of the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana, has called for stronger collaboration, improved access to finance, increased local processing and responsible governance to support growth in Ghana's cocoa sector. The Acting President said the transition would enhance the sector's growth and position the institution as a standards-driven body capable of contributing to reforms across the cocoa value chain.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Cocoa Marketing Company has begun 24-hour operations at its cocoa takeover and export facilities to reduce delays and improve turnaround times, with three commitments: receiving cocoa around the clock (Offload 24), supplying local processing factories continuously (Load 24), and conducting inspection, sealing and documentation work beyond traditional hours (Export 24).
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Cocoa Marketers, following its transition from the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana, has called for stronger collaboration, improved financing, increased value addition and responsible governance to enhance Ghana's cocoa sector growth and position itself as a standards-driven, policy-influential body.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board has rejected claims that the Cocoa Board Bill 2026 will restrict intercropping, saying the legislation aims to protect cocoa farms from illegal mining, logging, and real estate development by requiring authorisation before cocoa trees can be destroyed, uprooted, damaged or felled except in approved rehabilitation programmes.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has warned Licensed Buying Companies against purchasing cocoa from farmers on credit, threatening to revoke the licences of repeat offenders. The directive aims to improve liquidity in the cocoa purchasing system, ensure prompt farmer payment, and reduce LBCs' indebtedness to financial institutions.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah held a Thanksgiving Service at Christ the King Parish in Accra to mark the first anniversary of his death, attended by government officials, political figures, and traditional leaders. The service reflected on the minister's contribution to Ghana, with a priest urging attendees to uphold the values of faith, integrity, and public service that characterised his work.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has begun a nationwide stakeholder engagement series following the passage of the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, with the first meeting held in Accra bringing together farmer organisations, civil society, and licensed cocoa buyers to discuss provisions including COCOBOD's mandate, regulatory responsibilities, financing, producer pricing, farm protection, traceability, licensing, and a new farmer pension scheme.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has endorsed COCOBOD's transition from syndicated offshore loans to local market financing, saying the move will reduce liquidity injections into the domestic economy and strengthen monetary policy management.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama visited Ghana's Black Stars squad in Rhode Island ahead of their World Cup match against Croatia, pledging to provide the team with "a much better bonus" than taxpayers and promising personal investment in the squad. The visit included Ghana's Ambassador to the United States and cabinet ministers, and Mahama said he would now follow the team's World Cup campaign after reconnecting with the squad.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have agreed to harmonise cocoa farm-gate pricing policies to strengthen farmer incomes, reduce market distortions, and build resilience against market volatility and climate risks. The two countries, which together produce more than 60 percent of global cocoa, aim to strengthen bargaining power and stabilise the sector through closer policy alignment.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Dr. Randy Abbey, CEO of Ghana's Cocoa Board, has called for deeper trust, transparency, and commitment between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire to strengthen cooperation and secure greater value for cocoa on the international market. He stressed that sustained collaboration between the two largest cocoa-producing countries remains critical to improving farmer incomes and enhancing market influence.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Randy Abbey, COCOBOD chief executive, has called for deeper trust, transparency, and commitment between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire to strengthen cooperation and secure greater value for cocoa on the international market. He stressed that sustained collaboration between the world's two largest cocoa-producing countries is critical to improving farmer incomes, enhancing market influence, and promoting long-term sector sustainability.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, calling for deeper collaboration between the two largest cocoa-producing countries to strengthen cooperation, improve farmer incomes, and address emerging challenges in the cocoa sector.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, calling for deeper collaboration between the world's two largest cocoa producers to improve farmer incomes and build a more resilient, profitable sector. The meeting gathered senior government officials and industry stakeholders from both countries to discuss strategies for strengthening cooperation and addressing challenges in the cocoa industry.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, calling for deeper collaboration between the world's two largest cocoa producers to build a more resilient, prosperous, and profitable sector for farmers, with officials discussing strategies to strengthen cooperation, improve farmer incomes, and address industry challenges.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Former Adentan Member of Parliament Kojo Adu-Asare, diagnosed with kidney failure in January 2020, underwent dialysis three times weekly for six years before receiving a successful kidney transplant. His journey has become a story of faith, resilience, and human kindness across political divides.
25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana has won the bid to host the 2027 World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in Accra (March 16–18), which it plans to use to press for fairer financing arrangements for cocoa-producing countries and attract investment into local processing and farm rehabilitation amid climate pressures, crop disease, and weakening prices.
22 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The government plans to raise about US$1 billion through cedi-denominated domestic bonds to finance cocoa purchases ahead of the 2026/2027 cocoa season, marking a shift away from offshore syndicated loans. The strategy aims to reduce dependence on foreign lenders and dollar borrowing, though success will depend on local investor appetite despite COCOBOD's GH¢32 billion debt burden and past payment delays.
20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Cocoa Board plans to introduce a new financing framework starting in the 2026/2027 crop season to reduce dependence on syndicated loans that require between 70 and 92 per cent of cocoa production to be collateralised to offshore financiers. The new model will use commercial paper, domestic liquidity, and institutional investor support, with periodic price reviews to improve stability for cocoa farmers.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana intends to raise $1 billion through domestic cedi-denominated bonds to fund cocoa purchases from farmers ahead of the 2026/27 crop season, as part of efforts to reduce reliance on dollar funding and foreign lenders. The bond, expected before the cocoa season begins around August, is part of a broader overhaul of how the country finances and delivers cocoa to global buyers amid market volatility and funding pressures from falling prices.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cocoa Board Chief Executive Dr. Randy Abbey and the Swiss Ambassador to Ghana visited KOA Impact in Achiase to explore cocoa juice extraction from cocoa sweatings, with plans to strengthen collaboration and scale the initiative across cocoa-growing regions as part of efforts to diversify cocoa products.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →