In a post shared on his official Facebook page on Friday, February 13, 2026, Dankwah wrote: “Some are praying for gold prices to collapse too so we can see the fowl's backside when the wind blows. Only in Africa.”
His comment came shortly after reports confirmed a sharp decline in cocoa prices on the international market.
Cocoa is one of Ghana’s most important export commodities and a key source of income for hundreds of thousands of farmers across the country.
A significant drop in global prices often affects government revenue, foreign exchange earnings, and the livelihoods of cocoa-growing communities.
Many social media users believe Dankwah’s statement was a reaction to public commentary surrounding the cocoa price slump.
Some individuals have allegedly celebrated or politicized the fall in cocoa prices, linking it to domestic economic management.
Dankwah appeared to criticize what he described as a mindset where people wish for further economic setbacks, including a potential collapse in gold prices, simply to make a political point.
Gold remains Ghana’s top export and a major pillar of the national economy.
A decline in gold prices would have serious economic consequences, affecting revenue, jobs, and investor confidence.
By referencing gold, Dankwah seemed to caution against hoping for economic misfortune as a tool for political argument.
The post has since generated mixed reactions. While some agree with his call for national unity and responsible public discourse, others argue that economic challenges should be openly discussed without being framed as unpatriotic.
As global commodity markets remain volatile, the conversation highlights the sensitivity of Ghana’s dependence on cocoa and gold, and the broader impact of price fluctuations on national development.