Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has formally submitted his resignation.
He bases his decision on a recent government instruction that all State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) boards must be disbanded.
In his letter of resignation to President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Aidoo thanked Ghanaians, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for entrusting him with COCOBOD’s leadership for the previous eight years.
“This opportunity has been an incredible honour, and I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me,” he wrote.
July 2025 was the end date of Mr. Aidoo’s extended term under the COCOBOD Law, 1984 (PNDCL 81).
However, he stated that he chose to leave sooner in order to ensure a smooth transition and emphasized the significance of giving business partners and stakeholders enough time to build rapport with the new leadership.
“I have chosen to step aside earlier to ensure a smooth transition and enable stakeholders and business partners to establish timely connections with the incoming head of the institution,” he stated.
He reaffirmed his commitment to advancing Ghana’s cocoa industry, pledging support for any transitional processes that may be required.
Reflecting on his tenure, he described the experience as both rewarding and enlightening.
“I remain committed to the advancement of Ghana’s cocoa sector and stand ready to support any transition processes that may be required,” he noted.
The Ghana Cocoa Board is a critical institution in Ghana’s economy, managing the production, regulation, and marketing of cocoa—a major export and revenue earner for the country.
