Author: Political Desk

The Minority in Parliament has condemned the government’s decision to slash the cocoa producer price, calling it an unfair and unprecedented blow to hardworking farmers who have long sacrificed for the nation. Ranking Member on the Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Dr Isaac Yaw Opoku, voiced strong outrage during a press conference in Parliament on Thursday, February 12, 2026, shortly after Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the reduction. The new farmgate price, effective immediately, stands at GH¢41,392 per tonne (equivalent to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag), down from the earlier rate of GH¢51,660 per tonne—or GH¢3,625 per bag…

The Government of Ghana has announced a significant downward adjustment to the producer price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season, reducing it from GH¢51,660 per tonne to GH¢41,392 per tonne. The new price, equivalent to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, takes effect immediately on Thursday, February 12, 2026, following approval by the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC). Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson made the announcement at a press briefing in Accra, explaining that the revision was driven by prevailing conditions in the international cocoa market. He noted that the adjustment reflects the sharp decline in global…

Ghanaian international and Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old former Arsenal player now faces accusations involving a fourth woman in total. The new charges relate to alleged offences from 2020, which were first reported to police in August 2025 and followed a separate investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Partey, who previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three women, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, March 13,…

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has revealed that over 71% of Ghanaians are deeply concerned about rising food prices and the escalating cost of living in the country. A survey conducted by the IEA in December 2025, which sampled more than 1,000 respondents across all regions of Ghana, disclosed that 71% of respondents are very concerned about the prices of food and other consumer goods. In a press statement issued on February 11, 2026, the IEA revealed that 68% of respondents approve of how President Mahama is handling his duties, while 22% disapprove and 10 percent have no opinion.…

The Ministry of Education has confirmed that Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education, and Mohammed Adams Sukparu, Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, are in stable condition following a road traffic accident involving their convoy on the Bolgatanga-Tumu Road. According to an official press release issued today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, the incident took place while the ministers and their teams were travelling to the Upper West Region to attend official engagements. The two were en route to commemorate the 40th anniversary celebrations of Tumu College of Education and Jahan College of Education when the accident occurred. “The Office of…

The Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial in the long-running defamation case filed by veteran journalist Abdul Malik Kweku Baako against businessman and former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. In a unanimous decision delivered today, February 12, 2026, the appellate court upheld Kennedy Agyapong’s appeal against the 2020 High Court judgment that had ruled in Baako’s favour. The Court of Appeal set aside the High Court ruling, citing a fundamental statutory breach that went to the root of the case, rendering the earlier decision flawed. The court further directed that Kweku Baako refund all payments and…

A new survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has revealed that 68% of Ghanaians approve of the way President John Dramani Mahama is handling his job as president, one year after assuming office following the 2024 general elections. According to the IEA’s press release dated February 11, 2026, the survey, carried out in December 2025, sampled over 1,000 respondents across all 16 regions of the country. The poll sought to assess public perception of the president’s performance amid ongoing socioeconomic challenges. The results show that 68% of respondents expressed approval of President Mahama’s job performance, while 22…

Three senior high schools in the Eastern Region have been slapped with a two-year ban from all sports, entertainment, debates, and cadet activities following incidents of hooliganism during the recent Regional Super Zonal Sports Games. The affected institutions are Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SECTECH), New Juaben Senior High School (NJUASCO), and New Nsutam Senior High Technical School (NSUTECH). The sanction, issued by the Ghana Education Service (GES) Eastern Regional Directorate, takes effect from February 11, 2026, and will run for a period of two years. In a letter dated February 11, 2026, and signed by the Regional Director, Mrs.…

Goldbod Jewellery Limited, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has issued a public disclaimer warning Ghanaians against fraudulent schemes falsely using its name to promote unauthorised “Gold Investment Opportunities.” In a public notice dated February 11, 2026, signed by the Media Relations Unit and endorsed by Managing Director Gertrude Emefa Donkor, the company clarified that it has no affiliation, connection, or knowledge of any investment platform or scheme operating under the guise of Goldbod Jewellery. The notice emphasised that such representations are fraudulent and should be reported immediately to the appropriate authorities. Goldbod Jewellery Limited stressed that its…

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the fatal shooting of a suspect during an intelligence-led operation that led to the recovery of a stolen Toyota Hilux pick-up vehicle and other exhibits linked to a violent residential robbery in Accra. The incident dates back to December 4, 2025, when armed men reportedly invaded the room of a female complainant and robbed her at gunpoint. The assailants tied her hands and legs, covered her face with a plastic bag, and escaped with her Toyota Hilux pick-up (registration number GW 9834-25), an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and other personal belongings. Following sustained intelligence…