The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to pay cocoa farmers across all cocoa-growing regions, addressing growing concerns over delayed payments. In a statement issued on July 2, COCOBOD confirmed that approximately GH¢1.4 billion of this amount has been specifically earmarked to clear unpaid balances owed to farmers whose cocoa was purchased on credit. This move comes amid cash flow challenges that have affected cocoa purchases during the 2025/26 crop season, raising concerns within the sector.