Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has officially resigned from his position.
His resignation follows a recent communication dated 13″ January 2025 regarding the cessation of all boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
In a letter announcing his resignation he wrote, “I hereby tender my resignation as Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, effective 7th January 2025.
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”, he stated.
He further revealed that his renewed appointment under the COCOBOD Law, 1984 (PNDCL 81) was set to conclude in July 2025, but he has chosen to step aside earlier to ensure a smooth transition.
See the letter below:
