Stephen Kwabena Opuni

 Born in Sunyani, Ghana, in 1966, Stephen Kwabena Opuni served as the Brong Ahafo Regional Secretary. Born in Sunyani, Ghana, Opuni's upbringing was influenced by his father's involvement in politics as the Brong Ahafo Regional Secretary of Kwame Nkrumah's Convention People's Party (CPP). Opuni's professional journey led him to the helm of the Ghana Cocoa Board, which was appointed by former President John Dramani Mahama in November 2013. Before this role, Opuni served as the head of the Food and Drugs Authority.

Former President John Dramani Mahama appointed Dr. Opuni as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board in November 2013.

Opuni was accused of participating in several corruption-related offenses, including costing Ghana money.

He was charged with 27 counts of causing the state to suffer financial loss. Money laundering, breaking procurement regulations, and deceiving under false pretenses are some of the accusations.According to the state, it has been proven that Seidu Agongo sent 25,000 cedes into Stephen Kwabena Opuni's account in order to sway the awarding of contracts.