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IGP Yohuno’s Distinctive Black Shoe at 2026 SONA Sparks Online Buzz

Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno drew widespread attention during President Mahama’s 2026 State of the Nation Address when photographers captured his unique black footwear as he stepped out of his vehicle at Parliament House in Accra. The shoe features an elongated spur-like extension at the back, plaited in gold and coiled in a design described as uncommon and eye-catching. Social media users quickly debated the choice, with comments ranging from curiosity (“What exactly were people looking for at the feet of the IGP?“) to amusement (“Why not?”). Online research suggests it may be a Sanders George Spur Unisex Black Polishing Leather Spur Box Heel George Boot, retailing around $409.93 plus delivery. The moment has become a light-hearted talking point amid the formal SONA proceedings.
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‘Ghana Is Back and Working Again’ – President Mahama Declares in 2026 SONA

In his 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament on February 27, President John Dramani Mahama proclaimed that “Ghana is back and working again,” signaling renewed confidence in the country’s direction under his administration. The address, fulfilling Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, provided an overview of progress and set policy priorities for the year, stressing economic recovery, stability, and implementation of flagship initiatives. While full details of sector-specific updates (economy, health, education, agriculture, infrastructure) were highlighted, the optimistic tone underscored the government’s focus on resetting national development and delivering tangible improvements for citizens.
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Nana Agradaa to Be Released on March 3 After Sentence Cut

Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa or Mama Pat, is scheduled for release from prison on March 3, 2026, after serving two-thirds of her revised 12-month sentence under Ghana’s standard remission rules for good conduct. Originally convicted on July 3, 2025, by an Accra Circuit Court on charges of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence—related to promoting a money-doubling scheme at her Heaven Way Champion International Ministry—she received a 15-year term with hard labour. On February 5, 2026, the Amasaman High Court upheld the conviction but reduced the sentence to 12 months plus a GH¢2,400 fine (200 penalty units), deeming the original term excessive. Her lawyer confirmed the remission applies uniformly to eligible inmates. Agradaa, a controversial media personality and former traditional priestess turned evangelist, has attracted significant public attention throughout the case.
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Principal of Nalerigu Nurses and Midwifery College Suspended Over Unauthorised Admissions

The Principal of Nalerigu Nurses and Midwifery Training College in the North East Region has been suspended pending investigation into allegations of unauthorised admissions. The action follows complaints and evidence of irregular student enrolment practices that violated established admission protocols and standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Ministry of Health. Authorities have launched a probe to determine the extent of the irregularities, ensure accountability, and safeguard the integrity of nursing and midwifery education in Ghana. The suspension aims to prevent further breaches while the matter is resolved.
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President Mahama to Deliver 2026 State of the Nation Address Today

President John Dramani Mahama will today, Friday, February 27, 2026, deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament, fulfilling his constitutional duty under Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution to report on the state of the nation at the start of each parliamentary session. The address is expected to outline progress in key sectors, including the economy, health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure, while setting policy priorities and directions for the year ahead. Members of Parliament have been directed to be seated by 8:30 a.m., with no late entries permitted. The Minority has called on the President to present concrete solutions to pressing youth issues such as unemployment and economic challenges, while the address is anticipated to shape legislative and developmental actions for 2026.
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No Approval for DVLA Operations Overseas – Foreign Affairs Ministry Clarifies

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has firmly denied reports suggesting it approved or sanctioned plans for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to conduct driver’s licence registration and renewal services abroad in countries including the US, Canada, UK, Netherlands, and Germany. In a statement issued Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Ministry clarified there has been no formal engagement, no new policy, no directives to Ghana’s diplomatic missions, no financial commitment, and no official record of any such arrangement. It described the reports as misleading and urged the public to disregard them, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and financial prudence.
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Police Arrest 7 Suspects Over Fake Electronic Traffic Violation Scam

Ghana Police Service’s Intelligence Directorate has arrested seven suspects—Martha Quarshie, Peter Ofori McCarthy, Robert Akplehe, Christian Akplehe, Alfred Kofi Totimeh, Michael Edem Amemornu, and Prosper Otumfour—in connection with a sophisticated scam involving fake electronic traffic violation notices. The group created an online platform to send fabricated notifications directing victims to pay fines via a provided link. Prosper Otumfour registered multiple Telecel Cash SIM cards using relatives’ and associates’ identities to receive payments, which were then transferred and shared among members. Arrests occurred at hideouts in Ada and Winneba, with recovered items including GH¢10,978 cash, laptops, hard drives, mobile phones, Telecel SIM cards, bank cards, and identification documents. Investigations continue, and police have urged the public to verify any suspicious traffic violation messages and report them immediately.
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Government Approves Payment Plan for Nurses and Midwives’ Salary Arrears

The Ministry of Health, following negotiations with the Ministry of Finance, has secured approval for a structured payment plan to clear salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives posted in the 2024/2025 service year. The arrears will be settled in four instalments: April (2 months), May (3 months), June (3 months), and July (3 months). The Ministry commended the health workers for their patience and dedication, thanked the Finance Ministry for prioritizing the resolution, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare and working conditions of nurses and midwives across the country.
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‘If I Had to Do It Again, I Would’ – Sophia Akuffo Defends Bold DDEP Picket Decision

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has staunchly defended her decision to join pensioners in picketing the Finance Ministry on February 10, 2023, during the controversial Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), insisting she has no regrets and would repeat the action if necessary. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition, she stated, “If I had to do it again, I would.” Akuffo explained her participation was driven by principle—she opposed the inclusion of pensioners in the DDEP haircuts, viewing it as unjust and unlawful, and emphasized the public’s right to know and protest wrongdoing. She described the picket as consistent with her legal upbringing and rejected expectations that retired justices should remain silent behind closed doors. The DDEP involved haircuts on government bonds held by pensioners, prompting widespread protests.
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Alhaji Ishaq Alleges NPP Figures Financially Backed Mahama’s 2024 Campaign

Alhaji Ishaq Kyei Brobbey, an aspiring Ashanti Regional Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has alleged that some NPP members secretly provided financial support to President John Dramani Mahama’s 2024 election campaign to undermine then-candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. In a social media-shared interview, he claimed an old friend informed him days before the polls that an NPP figure was distributing money to influence voters to support Mahama or abstain. He referenced similar online claims and stated, “Some people sponsored Mahama to contest Bawumia. If Asenso is lying, then I am also lying.” The allegation points to possible internal sabotage as a factor in the NPP’s 2024 defeat, amid ongoing post-election introspection within the party. No immediate responses from NPP or NDC officials were reported.
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‘I Just Want Justice’ – Father’s Emotional Plea After Son’s Tragic Death

Alfred Kwame Tettey Ehiamah, father of Anthony Kudjo Tettey Ehiamah—an IT specialist at Dizengoff Ghana Limited serving clients like Akosombo and Ashanti Goldfields—has made an emotional public plea for justice following his son’s mysterious death on September 18, 2024. Anthony’s body was found at a urinal facility in the Church of Pentecost compound in the Oyarifa gravel pit area, Oyarifa, and transferred to the Police Hospital Morgue. The father alleges “deep manipulation” in the investigation, claiming his son confided that morning about threats to his life after individuals used his bank account for illicit fund transfers linked to the school feeding programme. He questions inconsistencies, the granting of bail to prime suspects Obed Sam and Henry Gomashie without court arraignment or family notification, and the failure to forward the docket to the Attorney-General as promised. Alfred has petitioned the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, IGP, EOCO, National Security, CID, and appealed directly to President Mahama and the Vice President for an independent probe, declaring, “I just want justice… All I want is justice for my son.”
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