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Summaries of Key Developments in Ghana (Feb. 26, 2026)
Welcome to our rolling news update from Ghana, bringing you brief and direct reporting on the latest developments in Ghana with a global perspective. Check back frequently for new additions as events unfold.
Gunmen Raid Night Fishing Crew in Awutu Senya, Seize Outboard Motors and Generators
Armed gunmen attacked over 50 fishermen at sea near Senya Bereku in Ghana’s Central Region during a night fishing expedition, firing warning shots and holding them at gunpoint before stealing seven outboard motors, generators, and other valuables. The victims were left stranded about 4,000 meters offshore. A rescue boat was dispatched to bring them ashore, and the Inspector-General of Police deployed military and Marine Police personnel to track down and arrest the suspects amid heightened concerns for coastal fishing communities’ safety and livelihoods.
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Makola No. 2 Traders Protest High Rents and New 20% VAT Imposition
Hundreds of traders at Makola No. 2 Market in Accra staged a protest against steep annual rent increases, a newly passed-on 20% VAT, separated CAM charges (for electricity, water, security, and refuse), and strict enforcement including shop lockups for delayed payments. Led by market leader Anthony Kyei Baafi, they described the burdens as unsustainable amid economic pressures and sanitation issues, appealing to President John Dramani Mahama and authorities for intervention, transparency, and relief to protect livelihoods in one of Ghana’s busiest trading hubs.
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PURC Summons ECG Over Complaints of Fast-Draining Prepaid Units
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has summoned the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for an emergency meeting on February 26, 2026, to address widespread public complaints of prepaid electricity units depleting unusually quickly following the January 2026 tariff adjustment under the Multi-Year Tariff Order. PURC seeks clarification on tariff integration into prepaid systems, review of parameter changes, and assessment of complaint scale. ECG attributes the issue to increased usage from hot weather and more appliances, denying any over-implementation; the Energy Minister has directed an investigation report within seven days.
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Man Killed in Tamale Over Unpaid Tramadol Debt
A man was beaten to death in Tamale in a dispute over an unpaid debt for two 120mg Tramadol tablets (total GH¢50). Suspects Abubakari Mohammed and Rasheed Sumaila were arrested after fleeing; three others, including Sumaila’s father, were detained for obstructing police duties. The suspects confessed, and the body was preserved for further investigation with exhibits retained for forensic examination. Police also arrested six more suspects in related operations for possession and sale of suspected Indian hemp and opioids.
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WAEC Releases Provisional Results for 2025 WASSCE Private Candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for the 2025 WASSCE (Private Candidates, Second Series), with 41,767 candidates (20,036 males, 24,501 females, including 16 visually impaired and 7 hearing-impaired). Performance highlights include 67.43% obtaining A1–C6 in English Language, 49.84% in Core Mathematics, 35% in Integrated Science, and 81.21% in Social Studies. Results for 348 candidates (full) and 469 (subjects) were withheld due to alleged malpractice (collusion, impersonation, foreign materials, external assistance); investigations continue to determine release or cancellation. WAEC warned against fraudsters promising upgrades, stressing secure official verification only.
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DVLA Clarifies Reports on Staff Deployment Abroad for Licensing Services
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has clarified that no domestic staff will be posted abroad, countering media reports suggesting officers would work at foreign embassies. A partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will enable Ghanaians in the diaspora (in the US, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, and UK) to process International Driver’s Permits and renew licences via trained embassy staff for document verification, with back-end processing at DVLA headquarters in Ghana. The initiative, announced by DVLA CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey on February 25, 2026, aims to provide convenient services without requiring diaspora Ghanaians to travel home.
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Building Cost Inflation Declines to 3.9% at Start of 2026
Ghana’s building sector inflation eased to 3.9% in January 2026 from 4.4% in December 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service’s Prime Building Cost Index (rising to 132.4 from 127.4 year-on-year). This marks the ninth consecutive month of decline, driven by a drop in labour inflation to 5.4% (from 10.7%) and plant/equipment to 4.2% (from 5.6%). Materials inflation rose slightly to 3.5% (from 2.7%). Month-on-month, costs increased 1.1%, with upward pressures from tiles, glazing, timber, doors, metal works, electrical installations, and skilled labour offset by declines in cement and fine aggregates.
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Police Arrest Notorious Phone Snatchers Along Achimota Forest Stretch
Ghana Police arrested a notorious gang of phone snatchers operating along the Achimota Forest overhead stretch near the Achimota roundabout, targeting victims in slow-moving vehicles. The suspects fled into nearby bushes after incidents but were tracked and secured by uniformed officers and plainclothes CID personnel. A viral video showed the arrests amid cheering bystanders who recounted the gang’s repeated offences. This follows a rise in phone-snatching in the area, including a February 21, 2026, dashcam-captured incident, highlighting commuter vulnerability due to heavy traffic and foliage cover. No official police statement has been issued yet.
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Pump Prices Set to Rise Again: Petrol Up 3.59%, Diesel 1.52% in March Window
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) forecasts marginal increases in fuel prices for the first pricing window of March 2026, driven by a 1.25% rise in global crude oil (to $71.79/barrel) and higher international FOB prices for petrol (up 5.03%) and diesel (up 2.29%), despite slight cedi appreciation. Petrol retail prices are projected between GH¢11.8–13.00/L, diesel GH¢12.73–14.00/L (within ±5%), while LPG may dip -1.57% to GH¢11.48–12.69/kg. COPEC urges oil marketing companies to exercise restraint to avoid overburdening consumers.
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Ghanaian Man and Nigerian Girlfriend Found Dead in Morocco Apartment
A Ghanaian national, Kassim Awudu, and his unnamed Nigerian girlfriend were discovered dead in their apartment in Morocco after friends, unable to reach them, forced open the door with the landlord’s assistance. The bodies appeared to have been deceased for about three days. The cause of death remains unknown, and Moroccan police have taken custody of the remains while investigating and attempting to contact the families. Many apartment residents reportedly fled due to documentation concerns and fear of police questioning.
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We Are Now Consuming More Power Than Projected – PURC Boss
Dr. Shaffic Suleman, Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has revealed that Ghana’s electricity demand is growing faster than the projected 8% annual increase, fueled by improved power reliability, economic recovery, and reduced suppressed demand. He noted peak loads are reaching unfamiliar highs, highlighting the need to expand generation capacity—especially if the 24-Hour Economy policy drives further consumption. Government efforts, led by President Mahama and Energy Minister John Jinapor, are underway to add capacity by 2027–2029.
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Duncan-Williams Cautions Prophets Over Politics and Scripture
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has urged prophets to exercise discernment and strong biblical grounding when issuing prophecies about politics and elections. He warned against applying Old Testament models to modern secular democracies, stressing that nations are not like ancient Israel and that true prophecy testifies to Jesus Christ. His comments, made amid scrutiny over a failed prophecy regarding Kennedy Agyapong’s party contest, call for theological depth and responsibility to avoid disputes in politically charged contexts.
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More Gadgets, Longer Hours Pushing Up Electricity Bills — ECG
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) attributes rising household electricity bills to increased appliance ownership, longer usage times, and hot weather boosting cooling device use (e.g., air conditioners, fans). High-energy items like electric cookers, washing machines, irons, water heaters, and desktop computers contribute significantly. ECG advises consumers to adopt energy-efficient alternatives and monitor wiring/meter issues, noting its monitoring detects anomalies for potential replacements.
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COCOBOD Refutes GH¢12m Black Stars Sponsorship Allegation
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has strongly denied claims that it provided GH¢12 million in sponsorship to the Black Stars national football team or diverted funds meant for cocoa farmers. Describing the reports as “false, misleading, and without any factual basis,” COCOBOD reaffirmed its primary focus on cocoa farmer welfare, timely payments, farm inputs, extension services, and industry investment. The Board urged the public to disregard the rumors and rely on official channels for accurate information.
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Deadly Adenta Collapse: Owner Allegedly Continued Construction After Engineers Flagged Structural Weakness
The owner of a building that collapsed in the Adenta area, killing one person and injuring four others, will be arrested after allegedly ignoring prior warnings that the structure’s pillars were too weak to support an additional floor, a local government official has said.
Ibrahim Faila Fuseini, Municipal Chief Executive for La Nkwantana-Madina, told ChannelOne TV that the developer had been explicitly warned not to continue with the project.
“The developer had been warned not to continue with the project because the building’s pillars were not strong enough to support an additional floor,” Fuseini said.
The collapse occurred on or shortly before June 4, 2026. One person was killed and four others sustained injuries. The injured were transported to two medical facilities: one victim was taken to the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), while three others were admitted to the 37 Military Hospital.
Site Declared Security Zone
Following the collapse, personnel from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) conducted an evacuation of the site, according to Dennis Nartey, a NADMO director who spoke to ChannelOne TV.
“Yesterday we did the evacuation, and this morning we invited the Ghana Institute of Engineers to assist with the structural integrity of this building,” Nartey said.
He added that based on the engineers’ findings, authorities have concluded that the structure was weak.
“A building can never collapse if structurally it is strong. So we deduce that of course the structure may be weak,” Nartey stated.
The site has since been declared a security zone, preventing anyone from entering to retrieve belongings.
“For now we have declared this place a security zone so that nobody can get inside to take belongings that do not belong to him,” Nartey said.
Debris Removal Pending
Nartey also told reporters that all trapped individuals were rescued on the day of the collapse.
“Everyone was rescued yesterday and they are safe this morning,” he said, adding that authorities had visited the hospitals to check on the injured. “Everybody is safe except the one life that was lost.”
Debris removal is expected to begin within two to three hours of the engineers completing their assessment. The operation is awaiting the arrival of an excavator and other machinery.
“Once the engineers have certified that they are okay with the information they’ve picked on the ground concerning the collapse, we can go ahead to do the collection,” Nartey explained.
Arrest and Investigation
The Municipal Chief Executive confirmed that the building owner faces arrest. Police have not yet released the owner’s identity or specified the exact charges.
The Ghana Institute of Engineers has been invited to conduct a full structural integrity assessment, the results of which are expected to inform both the debris clearance operation and any potential legal proceedings against the developer.
No additional details about the deceased victim or the four injured persons have been released by authorities.
ADUBINSU, Ghana – Two people have been killed after a fuel tanker lost control, somersaulted, and exploded in the early hours of Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region, authorities said.
The explosion, which occurred at Adubinsu, sparked a massive fire that destroyed six container shops and a nearby house, according to an eyewitness account.
The tanker was travelling from Edwenase toward Adubinsu when the driver allegedly experienced brake failure, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, eyewitness Daniel Owusu told local reporters.
The vehicle reportedly somersaulted before bursting into flames, trapping the driver and his mate inside the burning wreckage.
Victims and Emergency Response
The mate of the vehicle was rushed to the Tafo Government Hospital but was later pronounced dead, Owusu said. The driver died at the scene. The identities of both victims have not yet been released by authorities.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service and the Ghana Police Service were deployed to the scene to bring the situation under control. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to additional structures in the densely populated area.
The fire had already consumed six container shops — often used as small retail or storage units — and a residential house before emergency crews arrived.
Ongoing Investigation
Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the tanker was carrying petrol, diesel, or another type of fuel, though the intensity of the explosion suggests a highly volatile product.
Brake failure remains the suspected primary cause, but investigators are expected to examine the vehicle’s wreckage for mechanical defects, as well as whether speed or road conditions contributed to the crash.
A Deadly Pattern
Fuel tanker explosions are a recurring tragedy on Ghana’s roads, often resulting in high death tolls due to the volatility of the cargo and the tendency for crowds to gather at accident scenes. In previous incidents, bystanders attempting to scoop fuel from ruptured tankers have been caught in subsequent blasts.
It remains unclear whether any bystanders were injured in Thursday’s explosion. Authorities have not released a full casualty count beyond the two confirmed deaths.
The Adubinsu incident adds to a grim toll of road accidents in the Ashanti Region, which consistently records some of Ghana’s highest rates of traffic-related fatalities due to a combination of poor road conditions, vehicle maintenance issues, and driver fatigue.
Call for Stricter Enforcement
Safety advocates have repeatedly called for stricter enforcement of vehicle roadworthiness standards, particularly for heavy-duty trucks and fuel transporters. Brake failure — a leading cause of such accidents — is often traced to inadequate maintenance or overloaded vehicles.
The Ghana National Fire Service has urged motorists and residents to maintain a safe distance from any accident involving a fuel tanker and to avoid attempting to collect spilled fuel.
Police have appealed to the public for any information that may assist in identifying the victims and determining the full circumstances of the crash.
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GNFS Ends Dramatic Rescue Operation After Adenta Building Collapse
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully concluded a search and rescue operation following the collapse of a two-storey apartment building at Adenta Newsite during heavy rains on June 3, 2026. Four survivors were pulled from the rubble. The service commended collaboration with police, medical teams, and other agencies. The cause of the collapse remains under investigation.
Reversing Anti-LGBTQ Bill Passage Will Be Difficult – Atta Akyea
Former Attorney General Samuel Atta Akyea has stated that reversing the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQ Bill) will be extremely difficult. He noted the bill was duly passed under the First Deputy Speaker and is now awaiting presidential assent, describing any attempt to reopen it as a “tall order.”
FDA Raises Concern Over Blood Bank Compliance
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has expressed serious concern over low compliance levels in blood banking facilities across Ghana. Despite auditing 112 facilities, only 12 have met licensing standards. Common issues include use of unregistered devices, poor documentation, inadequate donor care, and lack of confirmatory testing.
US ICE Releases Details of Ghanaians Facing Deportation for Serious Crimes
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has published details of 30 Ghanaians among 355 West Africans facing deportation or already deported for serious criminal offences described as the “worst of the worst.” The list includes socialite Hajia4Reall (Mona Montrage), deported for fraud.
Fire Breaks Out Near Accra Central Police Station
A fire broke out near the Accra Central Police Station on June 3, 2026. Firefighters from multiple stations, including Accra City, Ministries, Parliament, and Industrial Area, are battling the blaze. No casualties have been reported so far, and the cause is yet to be determined.
Flooding Disrupts Traffic in Parts of Accra After Downpour
Heavy rainfall on June 3 caused flooding in several parts of Accra, severely disrupting traffic. The Ashaiman Underbridge was partially submerged, forcing motorists to divert or turn back. Commuters have been advised to exercise caution.
Mahama Opens London Stock Exchange, Courts Global Investors
President John Dramani Mahama presided over the Market Open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange, urging global investors to consider the Ghana Stock Exchange. He highlighted the GSE’s strong performance, including a 63.4% return in 2026, and recent successful oversubscribed listings.
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