Joseph Boahen Aidoo resigns as Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board

The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Hon. Joseph Boahen Aidoo has resigned. His resignation letter came on January 16, 2025 via his social handle.

According to the official resignation letter Hon. Joseph Aidoo stated that “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 his profound gratitude to former President, His Excellency 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 his beloved nation as the Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board.

“I wish to express my profound gratitude to former President, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, and the good people of Ghana for granting me the rare privilege to serve our 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.”

In the resignation letter, he stated his reasons for the action.

“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.”

“I remain committed to the advancement of Ghana’s cocoa sector and stand ready to support any transition processes that may be required. The experience of serving in this capacity has been both rewarding and enlightening, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to the development of our nation’s cocoa industry,” he added.

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh