Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has tendered in his resignation to President John Dramani Mahama.
In a letter addressed to the President, Mr Aidoo said: “Following the recent communication dated 13th January 2025, regarding the cessation of all boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), I hereby tender my resignation as Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, effective 7th January, 2025”.
He expressed gratitude to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Government, and the good people of Ghana for granting him the rare privilege to serve their beloved nation as Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board for the past eight years.
“This opportunity has been an incredible honour, and I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me,” he stated.
“While my renewed appointment under the COCOBOD Law, 1984 (PNDCL 81) was set to conclude in July, 2025, 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.”
Mr Aidoo said he remained committed to the advancement of Ghana’s cocoa sector and stands ready to support any transition processes that might be required.
He said the experience of serving in this capacity had been both rewarding and enlightening, and that he was grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to the development of the nation’s cocoa industry.
By Iddi Yire, GNA
