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Rolling News Update: Key Developments in Ghana (Feb. 25, 2026)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – Welcome to our rolling news update from Ghana, providing the latest developments with global relevance. Return frequently for fresh additions as stories break.
Paramount Chief of Bunkprugu Rejects Nullification Ruling amid Threats
The Paramount Chief of Bunkprugu, Naba Alhaji Abuba Nasinmong, has rejected a ruling by the National House of Chiefs declaring his enskinment null and void, vowing to challenge it in the Supreme Court. He affirmed his rightful claim to the position, stating, “I’m saying that I am the rightful owner of Bunkprugu… This will not end here.” The decision follows nearly two decades of legal disputes over his 2007 installation, despite a 2025 Gazette affirming his status, amid ongoing traditional tensions in the community.
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Police Uncover Suspected Cannabis Worth Over GH¢1.4 Million in Impounded Truck
Police in Ghana’s Oti Region discovered 91 bales containing 7,173 slabs of suspected cannabis, valued at over GH¢1.4 million, hidden under 320 cartons of bottled water in an intercepted Volvo truck at the Bonakye checkpoint on December 29, 2025. The driver and one occupant fled, leaving the keys behind. A court order enabled the search on February 24, 2026, involving multiple agencies. No arrests have been made, but investigations continue, with police urging public cooperation to combat drug trafficking.
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Poll Reveals Widespread Public Approval of Chief Justice’s Halt to EC and Special Prosecutor Removals
A Global InfoAnalytics poll from February 21-24, 2026, involving 3,191 respondents, shows 47% approval for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s ruling halting removal proceedings against Electoral Commission (EC) leadership, with 30% disapproval and 23% neutral; 48% approved the decision on Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. The CJ ruled on January 26, 2026, that petitions alleging misconduct did not meet constitutional thresholds. Support crossed party lines, with stronger backing from NDC voters, amid political tensions over institutional independence.
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No Indisciplined Students Will Be Pampered – Education Ministry Warns
Ghana’s Education Ministry, through Deputy Minister Dr. Clement Apaak, has warned that no indisciplined students will be tolerated or pampered, emphasizing the need for safe learning environments. Speaking at a sponsors’ appreciation event in Accra on February 25, 2026, he stated disruptive or criminal behavior will face the full force of the law. While acknowledging most students are focused, the ministry aims to protect every child’s right to quality education free from chaos, aligning with ongoing discipline-strengthening efforts.
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Clement Apaak Defends Dog and Cat Meat Consumption, Rejects Health and Ethical Criticism
Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak, identifying as Global President of the Dog Meat Eaters Association (DOGMEA), has defended the consumption of dog and cat meat against criticism from the Institute of Community Sustainability. He dismissed health concerns, questioning if consumers have reported issues, and rejected ethical criticisms as subjective, emphasizing cultural heritage and ancestral principles. Apaak described the practice as a birthright integral to identity and social bonding, urging confident adherence to traditions.
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Four Arrested for Posing as Security Operatives in Illegal Anti-Galamsey Extortion
Nkawie Divisional Police arrested four individuals in Ashanti Region for impersonating national security operatives and extorting miners under the guise of anti-illegal mining enforcement. The suspects used a pump-action gun and a pickup linked to an NDC constituency chairman. This follows similar incidents, including arrests in January 2026 and October 2025, highlighting criminal exploitation of anti-galamsey efforts. Investigations continue, with police stressing the offence undermines public confidence.
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US Africa Command Signals Readiness to Partner West Africa in Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Gen Dagvin Anderson, Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), expressed grave concern over the spreading violent terrorist threat in West Africa, noting networks have rooted in the Sahel’s ungoverned spaces and expanded toward coastal states. He highlighted spillover effects like mass migration, displacement, and attacks on civilians, including recent killings of Ghanaian traders in border areas. Anderson stressed that no single nation can combat terrorism alone and affirmed AFRICOM’s willingness to partner regionally through collaboration and support to address evolving threats.
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GRA Interdicts 5 Customs Officers Over Transit Cargo Irregularities
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted five officers from its Customs Division with immediate effect, pending an internal investigation into alleged procedural breaches. The action follows a February 18, 2026, enforcement operation on transit cargo declared for movement to Niger, where discrepancies in documentation and non-compliance with transit procedures were uncovered. GRA stated that its commitment to safeguarding national revenue, supporting local industries, and upholding high standards of professionalism and accountability amid the ongoing probe.
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Police Intercept Two Trucks with 152 Bales of Suspected Narcotics in Western Region
Western Regional Police intercepted two trucks carrying 152 bales of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics on February 22, 2026, at Assorkor barrier near Shama. The first truck (Kia Rhino, GE 8965-12) was abandoned by fleeing occupants; the second (Hyundai Gold, GS 3368-17) was traced to Nkroful near Sekondi. Three suspects—Moses Kwaku Tawiah (44), Kwame Kontor (44), and Kwabena Forson (55)—were arrested, with two later attempting a GH¢69,000 bribe for release. Each bale held about 80 slabs of compressed substance; vehicles, cash, and suspects remain in custody for further investigation.
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Importer MAN-GOO LIMITED Named in GH¢85 Million Tax Evasion Bid Involving Edible Oils
MAN-GOO LIMITED has been identified as the importer behind an attempted GH¢85 million tax evasion scheme by misdeclaring transit cargo of edible cooking oil, tomato paste, and spaghetti from Togo through Ghana to Niger. The company sought escort for 10 trucks but used 18; GRA rejected the application on January 8, 2026, yet trucks moved, leading to interception of 12 on February 18 along Dawhenya–Tema Road. Potential revenue loss was GH¢82.7 million. Finance Minister directed full investigations, disciplinary actions against involved Customs officers, and criminal probes; impounded goods face auction, with new measures to curb such transit abuses.
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Two Shot Dead in Keri Amid Longstanding Nkwanta Township Ownership Dispute
Two individuals, Asunke Joseph and Anasechor Bob, were shot dead late Sunday evening in Keri, a farming community in Nkwanta South Municipality, Oti Region. The incident ties to a protracted ethnic dispute over Nkwanta township ownership involving three groups, which has caused intermittent violence, property destruction, and displacement. Asunke had recently fled to Dambai but returned to harvest yams when attacked. Oti Regional Police confirmed the killings, launched investigations, urged calm and information from residents, and noted an upcoming Municipal Security Council meeting to prevent reprisals amid tense but controlled conditions.
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Parliament Approves GH¢9.8 Billion Allocation for GETFund in 2026
Ghana’s Parliament has approved GH¢9.8 billion for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) in the 2026 fiscal year to fund education projects and programmes. The allocation includes GH¢4.2 billion for the Free Senior High School policy, GH¢1.5 billion for tertiary education (with GH¢300 million for scholarships), GH¢230 million for completing basic school infrastructure, and GH¢310 million for new facilities. The approval supports ongoing efforts to enhance access and quality across basic, secondary, and tertiary sub-sectors.
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Economic Crisis Costs Lives, Not Just Livelihoods – Speaker Bagbin Warns MPs
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin cautioned MPs that Ghana’s economic crisis inflicts irreversible loss of lives beyond mere livelihoods, citing the recent death of hit-and-run victim Charles Amissah denied emergency care at multiple hospitals. Responding to a statement linking the tragedy to economic decline, Bagbin urged avoiding politicization of healthcare and economic challenges, noting no administration has achieved a flawless emergency system. He called for focused resolution of current issues rather than partisan debates, emphasizing the human cost of instability.
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‘We Have to Transform This Pyramid of Privilege’: BRICS Demands Greater Global South Influence
BRICS leaders are pushing for a greater role for the Global South in shaping international affairs, arguing that developing nations should no longer be confined to accepting rules created by more powerful countries.
The message emerged prominently from the bloc’s 18th summit in New Delhi, India, where leaders unanimously adopted a 45-page joint declaration outlining their priorities on global governance, conflict, trade, technology and economic cooperation. The summit was held under the theme“Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi captured the bloc’s broader ambition by calling on the Global South to become a “rule-shaper” rather than simply a rule-taker. He argued that the international system should move away from entrenched inequalities and toward greater partnership among nations.
“We have to transform this pyramid of privilege into a platform of partnership,” Modi told the summit.
The declaration reinforces that vision by calling for sweeping reforms to international institutions that developing nations have long argued do not adequately reflect the realities of the modern world. BRICS has specifically sought greater influence for emerging economies within institutions including the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organization.
The scale of the bloc gives that demand considerable geopolitical weight. BRICS now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, and its members collectively represent nearly half of the world’s population and approximately 40% of global GDP.
The declaration also calls for stronger representation for developing countries in global decision-making. Russian President Vladimir Putin backed greater representation for Asia, Africa and Latin America on the United Nations Security Council, while Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an international order characterized by greater “equity and justice.”
That push comes as BRICS attempts to define its place in an increasingly fragmented international system. The bloc reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and multipolarity, arguing that a more distributed global power structure could create greater opportunities for emerging markets and developing countries.
At the same time, Modi sought to make clear that BRICS should not automatically be viewed as an anti-Western alliance.
“BRICS is not against anyone,” he said, stressing instead the group’s goal of giving the Global South a stronger role in determining the direction of global affairs.
The New Delhi summit therefore underscored both the growing ambitions of BRICS and the challenge of translating those ambitions into coordinated action. The bloc includes countries with competing strategic interests, yet its leaders are increasingly presenting the group as an important platform through which emerging economies can demand a greater voice in decisions affecting the global economy and international order.
Here are the top headline news stories from Ghanaian newspapers published on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Graphic Business: GH¢225bn in, GH¢234bn out (Sub-headline: Taxes funded 86% of revenue as wages, transfers and debt interest absorbed 80% of spending)
The Informer: Majority Accuses IMF Of Sabotage, Doing NPP Bidding (Sub-headline: …Says Its Reports Are Anti-Govt)
The National Voice: Massive €260M Cocaine Shipment From Ghana Seized In France
The New Publisher: Excuses Will Not Educate A Child (Sub-headline: Afenyo-Markin Tells Gov’t To Fix The Crisis)
The Metro Lens: $1 Billion Drug Busts! (Sub-headline: …Minority asks: How Much Cocaine Is Passing Through Ghana Undetected?)
The Meridian: ANOTHER COCAINE SCANDAL HITS GHANA! (Sub-headline: …€225M Cocaine Shipment from Ghana Seized in France)
The Herald: €225 MILLION COCAINE FROM GHANA TRACED (Sub-headline: To Fugitive Dutch Drug Kingpin Based In Sierra Leone)
The Insight: MAHAMA Says 24-Hour Markets Will Power Local Economies (Secondary top story: Stan Dogbe Committee Petitioned To Halt Unsafe Akuapem Building)
Republic Press: Mahama, Ayariga Differ On Cathedral Job
The Custodian: More Narcotic Drugs Shipped From Ghana (Sub-headline: As France Seizes $260m Cocaine In Latest Drug Bust)
The Daily Gist: Mahama Stabs Haruna Iddrisu (Sub-headline: Over Arabic, French Languages In SHS)
Daily Guide: NDC Must Apologise To NPP Over Corruption Claims – Gbande
The Ghanaian Times: Kpeshie Lagoon buffer zone cleared (Sub-headline: Over 20 structures demolished at Laboma)
Daily Graphic: Govt commits special funding to Free SHS (Sub-headline: Double track to end 2027 — President Mahama)
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French Customs Seize $260 Million of Cocaine Hidden in Plastic Waste from Ghana at Dunkirk Port
French customs officers have seized nearly 3.9 metric tons of cocaine with an estimated street value of €225 million ($261.45 million) at the northern port of Dunkirk, in one of the largest drug busts in recent French history, the French organized crime prosecutor’s office announced Thursday.
The cocaine was concealed inside a container of plastic waste arriving from Ghana, according to authorities. The shipment was initially destined, in part, for Antwerp, Belgium — a major European hub for narcotics trafficking.
Investigation and Charges
The cocaine has since been destroyed, and the French prosecutor has opened a formal investigation. France’s judicial police had been targeting the criminal network alleged to be behind the shipment before the seizure took place.
Charges under investigation include the organized importation of narcotics and participation in a criminal association, offenses that carry penalties of up to 10 years’ imprisonment under French law.
A Growing Trend in European Drug Trafficking
The record seizure underscores the growing challenge European authorities face as criminal networks increasingly exploit West African trade routes to smuggle narcotics into the continent. Ghana has emerged as a key transit point for cocaine produced in South America and destined for European markets.
The concealment method — hiding drugs within legitimate cargo shipments — is a common tactic used by trafficking organizations to evade detection at ports. The plastic waste shipment would have appeared routine to customs officials without targeted intelligence.
France’s Broader Drug Seizure Statistics
The Dunkirk operation is part of a broader escalation in French customs enforcement. In 2025, French customs seized 108.81 tonnes of narcotics across the country, covering all drug types, with an estimated total value of €2.197 billion. The latest seizure adds to an already significant year for French drug interdiction efforts.
Regional and International Implications
The fact that the shipment was destined for Antwerp highlights the interconnected nature of European drug trafficking networks. Antwerp has become one of Europe’s primary entry points for cocaine, with criminal gangs increasingly using smaller ports like Dunkirk as alternative routes to avoid heightened security at larger hubs.
The involvement of Ghana as the origin point also raises concerns about West Africa’s role in the global drug trade. The region has become a major transit corridor for cocaine flowing from South America to Europe, with criminal networks exploiting weak border controls and corruption in some countries.
French authorities have not yet announced any arrests in connection with the seizure, but the investigation remains ongoing. The destruction of the cocaine suggests authorities prioritized eliminating the narcotics from circulation rather than preserving it as evidence, though samples may have been retained for prosecution purposes.
Global Context
The seizure comes amid heightened international cooperation against drug trafficking, with European Union member states increasingly sharing intelligence and coordinating operations. The street value of the seized cocaine — over $260 million — represents a significant financial blow to the criminal network behind the shipment.
For Ghana, the incident highlights the need for strengthened port security and international cooperation to prevent the country from being used as a transit point for narcotics. The Ghanaian government has not yet issued a statement on the seizure.
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