President Mahama Appoints Dr Randy Abbey As Acting CEO Of COCOBOD

Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) by President John Dramani Mahama.

The appointment was formally announced in a letter dated January 21, 2025, in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 12(2) of the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 1984 (P.N.D.C.L. 81).

The letter, signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, states: “Dr. Abbey’s appointment is effective immediately and will remain in place pending the constitutionally required advice of the COCOBOD Board, in consultation with the Public Services Commission.”

President Mahama congratulated Dr. Abbey on his new role and wished him success, expressing confidence in his ability to steer the institution effectively.

Dr. Abbey’s appointment is anticipated to bring renewed energy and strategic direction to COCOBOD, a vital organization in Ghana’s cocoa industry.

As a cornerstone of the nation’s agricultural and economic development, COCOBOD’s operations are critical to sustaining the livelihoods of millions of farmers and contributing to national revenue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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