Author: Political Desk

The Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has urged judges criticising the proposed Legal Education Bill to clearly distinguish their roles and frame their concerns constructively. Speaking on Face to Face on Channel One TV on Tuesday, February 17, Dafeamekpor emphasised that while diverse opinions are essential in a democracy, members of the judiciary should avoid blurring the lines between their judicial functions and other capacities, such as teaching. “Judges don’t make laws. It is Parliament that makes laws. They [judges] interpret the laws, they don’t teach the law as judges, they teach the…

Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has criticised content in the Aki-Ola Series Social Studies textbook for Junior High Schools, describing it as “false and dehumanising” for reportedly outlining “benefits Ghana has derived from colonization.” In a statement issued on February 17, 2026, the lawmaker, who also serves on Parliament’s Select Committee on Education, announced his intention to formally petition the Ghana Education Service (GES) for an immediate review and recall of the affected textbooks. Agbana said he had sighted images and sections from the book that attempt to present colonisation in a positive light by highlighting…

The Government of Ghana has disbursed GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). In a press statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Finance on February 18, 2026, the payment covers cedi-denominated DDEP coupon obligations in accordance with the restructuring memorandum and the government’s debt management strategy. The statement emphasised that the timely payment sends strong positive signals to both domestic and international investors, reinforces market confidence, and is expected to support Ghana’s credit outlook while enhancing stability across the financial sector, including banks and pension funds. “This timely payment sends…

Russian authorities have stated they are unable to confirm the nationality of the individual implicated in the viral circulation of sexually explicit images involving Ghanaian women without their consent. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, was summoned on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, on the instructions of the Foreign Affairs Minister. The meeting was convened to formally register the Government of Ghana’s strong displeasure over the alleged conduct, which the ministry described as atrocious and a clear violation of Ghanaian law. During the discussions, Ghana sought Russia’s cooperation in pursuing justice for the…

Ghana and Nigeria are set to strengthen bilateral cooperation to combat the rising incidence of cybercrime, particularly involving Nigerian nationals operating in Ghana. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, held discussions with the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Ibok-Ete Ekwe Iban, on February 16, 2026, to address the issue. The meeting reviewed the results of Ghana’s ongoing crackdowns on cybercrime syndicates and explored ways to enhance collaboration for a more secure digital environment. Ambassador Ibok-Ete Ekwe Iban expressed concern about the recent arrests and committed to addressing the underlying causes of such activities. He…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Company Limited have disconnected power and water services to the Komenda Sugar Factory due to substantial unpaid utility bills, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has confirmed. Sector Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare made the disclosure on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, while responding to questions about the operational status of the state-owned facility. According to the minister, despite the factory’s potential to make a meaningful contribution to national development through sugar production and job creation, it has been hampered by persistent technical and operational difficulties that have…

The Government of Ghana has confirmed that the death toll from the jihadist attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, has risen to eight following the passing of an injured victim who had been receiving treatment. In a press release issued on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that seven members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association were initially killed while engaging in legitimate trading activities in the area on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Another victim who sustained serious injuries during the assault later succumbed to their wounds, bringing the…

The Bono East Regional Police Command has commended its officers for their honesty and professionalism after they safely returned a sum of GH¢85,000 to its rightful owner following the discovery of a lost bag on a major highway. According to a police statement signed by ASP Appiah Danquah, the Public Relations Officer for Bono East, the incident occurred on February 14, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m. Police officers on duty at the Snap Check Point along the Techiman-Kumasi Highway spotted a bag lying on the roadside, believed to have fallen off a moving vehicle. The bag, which bore the name…

One suspected armed robber has been confirmed dead following a shootout with police along the Dormaa–Gonokrom highway in the Bono Region. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, February 12, 2026, after intelligence-led surveillance operations by the Bono Regional Police Command. At a press briefing in Sunyani, Bono Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joshua Coppson, described the operation as a significant breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery and organised crime in the region. According to DCOP Coppson, credible intelligence received on February 11, 2026, indicated that a robbery gang was planning to attack traders and other road users…

State prosecutors have announced plans to amend the charge sheet against former National Service Authority (NSA) Director-General, Osei Assibey Antwi, in the ongoing ghost names scandal case. The development came during court proceedings on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, where the prosecution informed the High Court that a performance audit of the NSA, submitted to the Attorney-General, has necessitated revisions to the existing charges. Assibey Antwi is currently facing 14 counts, including causing financial loss to the state, stealing, and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty to the allegations. The charges are on the back of claims that, during his…