# Ghana cocoa farmers face up to 20 years in prison under new law

https://mins.news/en/item/13951

- France 24, 2026-08-05 09:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260805-ghana-s-cocoa-farmers-at-risk-of-20-year-prison-sentence-under-new-legislation

> Ghana’s parliament has passed legislation that could expose cocoa farmers to prison terms of up to 20 years. The bill targets farmers who convert cocoa farms to other uses without government approval. It was approved on July 30, but its contents were not made public until late on August 2. The measure would give every cocoa farm protected status, making unauthorized repurposing a criminal offense. Farmers have criticized the legislation.

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