Former President John Dramani Mahama has pledged that cocoa farmers in the Western North Region will receive no less than 70 percent of the world market price for their produce under his government.

Speaking during a stop on his ongoing “Thank You” tour of the region, President Mahama praised the resilience and hard work of cocoa farmers, whom he described as the backbone of Ghana’s economy.

He acknowledged the many challenges they face, including low farmgate prices and poor infrastructure, and assured them of his commitment to restoring their dignity and livelihoods.

According to the President, his government has already initiated the restructuring of cocoa rehabilitation programmes in selected areas, aimed at revitalising old farms and offering real, sustained support to cocoa producers.

He also expressed concern about the deplorable state of road networks in farming communities, which he noted continues to hamper farmers' access to markets and other essential services.

To address this, President Mahama announced that these roads have been earmarked for rehabilitation under the $10 billion “Big Push Agenda”, a transformative infrastructure initiative.

He revealed that he has instructed the Minister for Roads and Highways to mobilise contractors back to the sites immediately to begin reconstruction and repair works.

The  President's visit drew large crowds of enthusiastic residents and farmers, many of whom welcomed the renewed focus on agriculture and rural development.

Mahama’s “Thank You” tour continues across various regions as he engages with citizens and outlines his vision for Ghana’s future.