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Police Shoot Suspect Dead, Recover Stolen Hilux in Residential Robbery Case

The Ghana Police Service has shot and killed a suspected armed robber and recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux pickup, an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and other exhibits following an intelligence-led operation in Accra.
Source: GhanaNewsGlobal

GH¢1 Billion Bawku Restoration Fund Announced

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢1 billion Bawku Restoration Fund to accelerate development in the six districts that constitute the Bawku area, as relative calm returns to the conflict-affected region. The President made the announcement on Tuesday at the Jubilee House during a courtesy call by the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs.
Source: ISD

Mahama Orders Investigation into District Assembly’s Alleged Taxation of Illegal Mining Equipment

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, to immediately investigate allegations that the Amansie Central District Assembly has been collecting fees from illegal miners operating banned changfang mining equipment. The order follows a JoyNews Hotline Documentary exposé titled “A Tax For Galamsey,” which revealed a system where miners allegedly pay GH₵6,000 annually for stickers permitting the use of prohibited mechanised floating platforms that pollute water bodies. The assembly denied introducing the system for profit, stating it inherited an existing arrangement from 2008 across administrations. The President’s directive aims to enforce the nationwide ban on changfangs and ensure accountability for local authorities.
Source: MyJoyOnline

Angry NDC Executives Close Down Tema Central NHIS Office
Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) forcibly closed the Tema Central office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) on February 10, 2026, by locking it with chains and padlocks in protest against alleged unfair and exclusionary appointments. They accused authorities of sidelining loyal party members and favoring individuals with no NDC ties. The action halted NHIS operations, preventing residents from accessing healthcare services. Discussions are ongoing to resolve the impasse, with no immediate police or security intervention reported.
Source: GhanaWeb

Baba Jamal Interrogated by Special Prosecutor Over Vote-Buying Claims
Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, NDC MP-elect for Ayawaso East, was interrogated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on February 10, 2026, over allegations of vote-buying during the February 7 parliamentary primaries. His mobile phones were seized, and he reportedly spent the night in OSP custody while investigators continued their work. Baba Jamal admitted giving out gifts, including TV sets, during the primary week. He was later released on self-recognisance bail. The probe is part of broader investigations into vote-buying in recent NPP and NDC primaries.
Source: MyJoyOnline

Mahama to Hold Emergency Cabinet Meeting on Cocoa Sector Challenges
President John Dramani Mahama has scheduled an emergency Cabinet meeting for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to address severe financing challenges, liquidity shortfalls, and delayed payments to cocoa farmers and Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs). Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced the session via X, noting the issues threaten sector stability. The meeting follows warnings from the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana (LICOBAG) that emergency financing is needed for 300,000 tonnes of beans through September to avert collapse.
Source: MyJoyOnline

High Court Dismisses Gifty Oware’s Application for Supreme Court Referral
The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application by Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), seeking to halt her trial and refer constitutional issues to the Supreme Court. Oware-Mensah, on trial for stealing, causing financial loss to the state, using public office for profit, and money laundering in the alleged GH¢38 million National Service ghost names scandal, challenged a Practice Direction requiring disclosure of witnesses at case management. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay ruled the defence failed to show a genuine constitutional question. The case was adjourned to February 18, 2026, with a stay of proceedings pending a motion.
Source: MyJoyOnline

Ayawaso East Vote-Buying Probe Committee to Submit Report Today

The special committee set up by the NDC to investigate allegations of vote-buying and inducement during the February 7 Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries is expected to submit its findings today, February 10, 2026. The probe was launched after reports surfaced of delegates receiving items such as boiled eggs, mobile phones, and flat-screen TVs. The committee’s report will inform any disciplinary actions, with the party already condemning the alleged breaches of its reset agenda and electoral principles.
Source: Citi Newsroom

Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Efforts Stagnate as CPI Score Remains 43
Ghana’s score on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has remained stuck at 43 out of 100 for the third consecutive year, according to the 2025 ranking released February 9, 2026. The country ranks 70th out of 180 nations, unchanged from 2024, despite government promises of stronger enforcement. Analysts attribute the stagnation to persistent challenges in public procurement, political financing, and judicial independence, calling for urgent institutional reforms to improve perceptions and outcomes.
Source: MyJoyOnline

Prices Have Come Down Across the Board – GUTA President Pushes Back at Doubts
Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) President Dr. Joseph Obeng has insisted that consumer prices have fallen significantly in recent months, countering public complaints that cost-of-living relief is not being felt. Speaking on February 9, 2026, he pointed to lower fuel prices, stable food imports, and reduced port charges as drivers, urging Ghanaians to acknowledge macroeconomic gains even as some traders and households report lingering high costs for essentials.
Source: MyJoyOnline

Abu Trica Sues Interior Minister, AG, NACOC, FBI & EOCO for GH¢10m in Damages
Businessman Abu Trica has filed a GH¢10 million lawsuit against Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Attorney-General Dominic Ayine, NACOC, FBI, and EOCO, alleging malicious prosecution, defamation, and rights violations stemming from his 2023 arrest and detention over alleged drug trafficking links. The suit, filed February 9, 2026, claims the agencies acted without evidence and damaged his reputation, seeking compensation and a public apology.
Source: MyJoyOnline

Late Major-General Kotoka’s Family, Chiefs Oppose Airport Renaming
The family of the late Major-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka and chiefs from the Volta Region have strongly opposed any move to rename Kotoka International Airport, arguing it would erase a key historical figure who helped liberate Ghana from perceived authoritarian rule in 1966. Speaking on February 9, 2026, they described the proposal as disrespectful to Kotoka’s legacy and the region’s contribution to national history, urging Parliament to preserve the name.
Source: GhanaWeb

Dropout at Class 6, Married to a 35-Year-Old: Obolo Shares Touching Story
A young Ghanaian woman known as Obolo has shared her inspiring life story on social media, revealing she dropped out of school at Class 6, faced early marriage at 15 to a 35-year-old man, endured hardship, but eventually built a successful small business. Her February 2026 post has gone viral, inspiring many with its message of resilience, self-belief, and overcoming adversity despite limited formal education.
Source: GhanaWeb

Oforikrom MP Sets Record Straight on Alleged Abandonment of Afenyo-Markin
Oforikrom MP Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has refuted claims that NPP MPs abandoned Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin during a recent parliamentary session, clarifying that she and others were present and actively supporting party positions. In a February 9, 2026, statement, she described the allegations as misleading and politically motivated.
Source: GhanaWeb

Woman Sets Alpha Hour Convener’s Church Auditorium on Fire
A woman has been arrested after allegedly setting fire to the auditorium of Alpha Hour convener Rev. Obofuor in Kumasi on February 8, 2026. Police say the suspect confessed to the act, citing personal grievances. The fire caused significant damage to the structure but no casualties were reported. Investigations continue.
Source: GhanaWeb

Ghana Quietly Ditching ATMs as Mobile Money Takes Over Banking
A new report shows Ghana is rapidly shifting away from traditional ATMs, with mobile money transactions now dominating daily banking activity. Data from the Bank of Ghana and fintech analysts indicate that in 2025, mobile money volumes surpassed ATM withdrawals by over 300%, driven by widespread adoption of platforms like MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash, and AirtelTigo Money. Experts say the trend reflects growing digital trust, convenience, and inclusion.
Source: Citi Newsroom