Author: Political Desk

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…

The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has called for the urgent replacement of the country’s ageing water transmission pipelines. According to him, replacing the outdated infrastructure would cost more than GH₵3.5 billion (approximately US$356 million) — an amount far beyond the company’s current financial capacity. Mr Mutawakilu disclosed this during an appearance on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show. He explained that the transmission lines are old, weak, and operating well below capacity, posing a major challenge to effective water distribution across the country. He stressed that the problem extends beyond water treatment plants themselves. “The ageing…

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has strongly rejected a Ministry of the Interior report that claims no evidence of violence was received in connection with a death recorded during the 2024 general elections. Speaking to party supporters in the Awutu Senya East Constituency during his five-day “Thank You” tour of the Central Region, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah described the Ministry’s position as unacceptable and suggestive of a deliberate agenda. He accused the report of seeking to shield perpetrators of electoral violence due to personal friendships and other relationships, which he said undermines genuine efforts to…

The Minority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has described his relationship with former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as one of deep friendship and family ties, dismissing any suggestions that he should distance himself following Agyapong’s strong performance in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries in his constituency. In an interview on Channel One TV’s Point of View on Monday, February 16, 2026, Afenyo-Markin reacted to the results of the NPP flagbearer election held on January 31, 2026, where Kennedy Agyapong secured an overwhelming 644 votes in Effutu, far ahead…