Randy Abbey lacks competence – Arise Ghana

Listowel Nana Poku, a leading member of the pressure group Arise Ghana, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to immediately dismiss the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Dr Randy Abbey, to protect the cocoa sector.

Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, the activist said the former media personality and football administrator lacks the expertise needed to manage such an important institution.

He described the former Good Morning Ghana host as incompetent and said poor interpersonal relations are negatively affecting his leadership.

Nana Poku said he opposed the appointment from the start and warned that it would fail.

“I have consistently argued that Dr Randy Abbey lacks competence in cocoa affairs. He should never have been appointed to head COCOBOD. He cannot even differentiate between cocoa and pawpaw,” Poku stated.

“The President should have known better. He is in constant conflict with his colleagues and has stayed in the position far too long. He should have been dismissed long ago.”

Beyond the call for his removal, Nana Poku also expressed concern about the lack of prosecution over alleged financial mismanagement at COCOBOD.

He alleged that the previous management misused $263 million meant for the rehabilitation of 156,000 hectares of cocoa farms.

According to him, fewer than 40,000 hectares were completed, yet no arrests or prosecutions have been made.

He questioned why the government has failed to take action against those allegedly involved…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>