The Ministry of Finance, Ghana, used its official X account to address issues related to the management of the Produce Buying Company (PBC) and broader financial matters in early August 2025. The statements included direct remarks from Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson regarding ongoing concerns at PBC.
On August 4, 2025, the Ministry posted a link: “https://t.co/BMYdE19VbC”. This was followed by another post on August 5, 2025: “https://t.co/GMMRxaAGYr”.
Later on August 5, the Ministry shared a statement highlighting the Finance Minister’s stance on recent developments at PBC. According to the post dated August 5, 2025: “Finance Minister Decries Mismanagement at PBC, Charges New Board to Restore Integrity and Viability
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed grave concern over the persistent mismanagement and corruption that have plagued the operations of the Produce https://t.co/4EhbrWVWoU“.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is Ghana’s current Minister for Finance. The Produce Buying Company (PBC), which operates in Ghana’s cocoa sector, has faced criticism in recent years due to allegations of financial mismanagement and governance issues affecting its viability and reputation.
These posts reflect ongoing efforts by government officials to address transparency and accountability within state-owned enterprises.