The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has criticised the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its response to President John Mahama’s recent comments on cocoa pricing.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu dismissed claims by some NPP communicators that the President erred by stating he is a cocoa farmer personally affected by producer price decisions.

He described the criticism as a deliberate attempt to sow discontent against the President, insisting there was nothing wrong with his remarks.

“It’s the NPP propagandists who believe that the President’s statement about being a farmer affected by cocoa pricing is a bad thing. It’s a complete waste of time trying to explain the President’s statement to such individuals. There is nothing wrong with what he said; it seems to be a deliberate effort to create discontent toward the President where none exists. They will always find fault with his remarks,” he said.

Mr. Kwakye Ofosu further questioned the NPP’s sudden concern for cocoa farmers, asking, “When did the NPP start caring so much about Ghanaians?”

He argued that during periods when global cocoa prices were high, farmers allegedly received a smaller share of the proceeds, accusing the previous administration of failing to prioritise their welfare.

He urged critics to focus on substantive cocoa sector issues rather than politicising the President’s personal experience as a farmer.

“It is true that he is a cocoa farmer, and that is a fact. The NPP wants us to waste our time on non-issues. If you want to discuss cocoa issues, you can do so without referencing the President’s comments. When did the NPP start caring so much about Ghanaians? Suddenly, they have developed an interest in cocoa farmers, but where were they when pensioners needed assistance? At a time when cocoa sold for 10,000 Ghana cedis on the world market, they were giving cocoa farmers only 30%, while taking 70% for themselves,” he stated.