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Cabinet Approves Emergency Measures to Fast-Track Cocoa Farmer Payments

President John Dramani Mahama’s Cabinet has approved urgent measures to accelerate payments to cocoa farmers and Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) amid severe liquidity challenges in the sector. The February 11, 2026, emergency meeting focused on addressing GH¢10 billion+ arrears, with directives for COCOBOD to secure immediate financing, streamline reimbursement processes, and explore alternative funding models to prevent supply chain collapse. The decision follows warnings from LBCs and farmer groups that delayed payments threaten purchasing for the 2025/26 season.
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NACOC Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Packaged Gari at Kotoka Airport
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has seized 10.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside sealed bags of gari (roasted cassava flour) at Kotoka International Airport on February 10, 2026. The contraband was discovered during outbound screening of a Ghanaian passenger bound for Europe. The suspect was arrested, and the drugs—hidden in vacuum-sealed food packaging—were recovered. NACOC Director-General COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah hailed the interception as a major disruption to trafficking networks exploiting everyday commodities. The case is under investigation.
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Green Light: Ghana to Begin Issuing Medicinal Cannabis Licences After Parliament Clears Final Hurdle
Parliament has passed the final amendments to the Narcotics Control Commission Act, paving the way for Ghana to issue licences for the cultivation, processing, and export of medicinal cannabis. The approval on February 10, 2026, follows years of debate and regulatory groundwork. The move allows licensed entities to produce cannabis-based medicines for domestic use and export, with strict oversight by NACOC. Officials say it will create jobs, generate revenue, and position Ghana as a regulated player in the global medicinal cannabis market while maintaining bans on recreational use.
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Supreme Court Orders Attorney-General to Produce Deportation Agreement with the US
The Supreme Court has ordered Attorney-General Dominic Ayine to produce the full deportation agreement between Ghana and the United States within seven days. The February 10, 2026, ruling came in response to a suit filed by a group of Ghanaians challenging the deal’s constitutionality and transparency. The court directed the AG to file the document and respond to claims that the agreement lacks parliamentary ratification and violates citizens’ rights. The case has sparked debate over sovereignty, migration policy, and executive powers in international agreements.
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Kotoka Was Seen as a Hero in 1966 for Toppling Nkrumah – Maj-Gen Edwin Sam

Retired Major-General Edwin Sam has defended naming Kotoka International Airport after Lt-Gen Emmanuel Kotoka, stating he was widely regarded as a hero in 1966 for leading the coup against President Kwame Nkrumah. Speaking amid the renaming debate on February 10, 2026, Sam said Ghanaians celebrated the overthrow by pouring whiskey on streets, viewing it as liberation from oppression. He criticized the CPP’s view of Kotoka as a traitor and noted external influences on the coup, arguing history should not be erased. Sam compared it to Britain’s retention of Oliver Cromwell’s statue despite his actions.
Source: GhanaWeb

Mahama Convenes Emergency Cabinet Meeting to Tackle Cocoa Sector Crisis
President John Dramani Mahama has scheduled an emergency Cabinet meeting for February 11, 2026, to address severe challenges in the cocoa sector, including liquidity shortfalls and delayed payments to farmers and Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs). Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced the session, noting funds owed to LBCs exceed GH¢10 billion, threatening purchasing operations. The meeting aims to resolve financing issues and stabilize the sector amid warnings from LICOBAG of potential collapse without emergency support.
Source: Citi Newsroom

Police Officers in Bawku Threaten Mass Resignation Over Safety Concerns – Muntaka Explains
Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has revealed that police officers stationed in Bawku have threatened to resign if not transferred, citing life-threatening dangers from ongoing unrest. In parliamentary remarks on February 10, 2026, Muntaka said officers face open gunfire, killings at checkpoints, and non-cooperation from residents. The Inspector General of Police previously withdrew officers from checkpoints, but Muntaka insisted on armored vehicles and community support instead. He appealed to MPs to help create a safer environment for security personnel amid persistent violence in the area.
Source: GhanaWeb

LBCs Claim COCOBOD Owes GH¢185m for Two Seasons
Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) say the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) owes them GH¢185 million for cocoa purchases over two seasons, with some unpaid for two years. The issue stems from the shift to a trader-led funding model, in which LBCs borrow from banks to pre-finance purchases and then await reimbursement after delivery. Delays are linked to terminal price issues and contractual problems, exposing farmers, purchasing clerks, and banks to risk. LBCs owe banks more than farmers, straining relationships and threatening the cocoa supply chain. COCOBOD has begun some payments but faces broader liquidity challenges.
Source: MyJoyOnline

New VAT Regime Will Not Increase Consumer Prices – GRA Assures
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured the public that the new VAT regime under the Value Added Tax Act will not raise consumer prices, countering concerns from traders like those in Abossey Okai. GRA explained that the shift from a 4% flat rate (with non-deductible 21.9% input VAT) to a 20% standard rate with full input VAT deductibility reduces effective costs. Transitional pricing errors caused temporary hikes, but corrected systems lower prices (e.g., from GH¢760.66 to GH¢720 in sample calculations). The regime abolishes the 1% COVID-19 levy, simplifies compliance, and raises the registration threshold to GH¢750,000. GRA is working with GUTA on guidance for traders.
Source: Citi Newsroom

CSOs Have Lost Their Moral Voice – John Awuah Tears Into Galamsey ‘Noise’
John Awuah, President of the Ghana Association of Banks, has accused civil society organizations (CSOs) of losing credibility and moral authority in addressing galamsey (illegal mining), calling their efforts “empty noise full of political patronage.” Speaking February 10, 2026, he criticized CSOs for focusing on issues like airport renaming while galamsey destroys rivers, health, and the environment. Awuah said CSOs lack measurable outcomes, fail to confront power directly, and compromise through patronage. He praised JoyNews’ Erastus Asare Donkor as the only credible voice left and questioned the silence of institutions like the Peace Council, National House of Chiefs, and religious leaders.
Source: MyJoyOnline

Suspend It Now – University Non-Teaching Unions Reject GTEC Retirement Directive, Warn of Disruption
Non-teaching staff unions in Ghana’s public universities have rejected the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)’s directive forcing retirement in the month of birth rather than end of the academic year, calling it “unfair, arbitrary and discriminatory.” They argue it amends conditions of service without consultation and disrupts staff planning. The unions issued a two-week ultimatum on February 10, 2026, warning of academic disruptions if the policy is not suspended and reviewed.
Source: MyJoyOnline

Iran Is a Threat to Middle East Stability – Israeli Ambassador to Ghana
Israeli Ambassador to Ghana Roey Gilad has described Iran as the “root cause of instability and terrorism” in the Middle East, citing its support for proxy groups like Hezbollah, Houthis, and Hamas, and its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Speaking February 10, 2026, Gilad called for international pressure to stop Iran. He also announced a joint Ghana-Israel counter-terrorism program involving intelligence sharing, training, border security, and counter-radicalisation to address West Africa’s rising terrorist threats.
Source: MyJoyOnline

Police Gun Down Suspect in Labone Robbery
Police shot and killed suspect Clement Kofi Aidoo during an operation in Danso near Bawjiase on February 6, 2026, linked to a December 4, 2025, armed robbery in Labone where a 77-year-old woman was tied up and her Toyota Hilux, iPhone 16 Pro Max, and other items stolen. The suspect attacked officers with a cutlass after jumping through a window, leading to him being shot. Recovered items included the stolen vehicle and a police ID card from a previous robbery. The suspect had prior cases involving theft of a Camry and cash. Investigations continue.
Source: GhanaWeb

Journalist Drags CHRAJ to Court, Demands Probe into Ahiafor, Randy Abbey, Agalga & Others
Journalist Wilberforce Asare has filed a mandamus application at the High Court to compel the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate 12 Board Chairpersons and 2 CEOs of state institutions for failing to declare assets before assuming office, as required by Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution. The February 9, 2026, suit follows an RTI response from the Auditor-General confirming non-compliance. Named individuals include Richard Kwame Asante (MIIF), Prof Joseph Oteng-Adjei (GNPC), Bernard Ahiafor (SIC), James Agalga (Ghana Airports), Dr Ransford Anertey Abbey (COCOBOD), and others. Asare’s earlier CHRAJ complaint went unanswered.
Source: GhanaWeb

List of CEOs, Board Chairs Who Failed to Declare Assets Despite Mahama’s Warning
Journalist Wilberforce Asare has listed 12 Board Chairpersons and 2 CEOs of state institutions who allegedly failed to declare assets before assuming office, despite President Mahama’s March 31, 2025, deadline. An RTI response from the Auditor-General confirmed non-compliance with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution. Named include COCOBOD CEO Dr Ransford Anertey Abbey, Minerals Commission CEO Isaac Andrews Tandoh, and Board Chairs of GNPC, NPA, Ghana EXIM Bank, Ghana Gas, SIC, and others. Asare has sued CHRAJ to compel investigation.
Source: GhanaWeb

Baba Jamal cleared by NDC probe committee to contest Ayawaso East

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has maintained Mohammed Baba Jamal as its parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso East by-election, despite allegations of vote buying that emerged during the party’s parliamentary primary held on Saturday, February 7. This decision is contained in a report submitted by a three-member committee established by the party to investigate the allegations that some aspirants engaged in inducement during the primary. Baba Jamal is expected to file his nomination with the Electoral Commission on Wednesday, February 11. Source: CtitNewsroom

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