A video has surfaced showing how the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, were airlifted following a serious accident on the Bolgatanga-Tumu Road. Haruna Iddrisu, Adams Sukparu involved in road accidentThe video, shared on X and captioned, “The moment the Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Deputy Communications Minister, Hon. Watch the video and some comments below:The moment the Education Minister, Hon. Adams Sukparu and other victims of the near fatal road accident that occurred yesterday were airlifted from Tumu for medical attention in Accra.

General News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comChief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Randy Abbey, has responded to calls by the Minority Caucus in Parliament, demanding his removal as CEO, citing recent reforms in the cocoa sector. According to a citinewsroom.com report on February 12, 2026, Dr Abbey said the challenges currently facing the industry are the result of decisions taken by the previous administration. They have therefore demanded that Dr Abbey be removed from office. Dr Randy Abbey clarified that the long-standing syndicated loan model, which had financed cocoa purchases for 32 years, collapsed during the 2023/2024 season under the previous government. “For the first time in the history of the loan, the first tranche hit the COCOBOD account on December 22.

Business News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGovernment has announced plans to convert GH¢5.8 billion in legacy debt owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance as part of a broad reform agenda aimed at stabilising the cocoa sector. Speaking at the briefing, Dr Ato Forson said the proposed restructuring is intended to address long-standing financial pressures facing the cocoa regulator. Here are 10 key reforms to revive Ghana's cocoa industry“Government will seek parliamentary approval to restructure approximately GH¢5.8 billion in legacy debt owed by COCOBOD to the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance as part of measures to restore stability to the cocoa sector,” he said. He further noted that Cabinet has also directed the immediate transfer of GH¢4.35 billion in cocoa road liabilities from COCOBOD to the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ministry of Finance. Government moves to convert GH¢5.8 billion cocoa debt owed to BoG and MoFSP/MA

Entertainment of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGambian actress Princess Shyngle has lashed out at women in relationships who ask single women for financial help. She has insisted that struggling should be a challenge faced only by singles. She added, “They keep saying we haven’t eaten or my husband is struggling. Are you not ashamed of yourself?”She further criticised the hypocrisy of such women, noting: “They come online saying better go and marry, blah blah blah. But you in the marriage keep begging us singles for money.

General News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the region to submit their gazetted fees and levies to the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) for review. The directive is aimed at ensuring that taxes and levies imposed by the assemblies, particularly on mining operations, conform to the provisions of the Local Government Act. The move follows reports that some MMDAs have been collecting taxes and levies on equipment and tools used in illegal mining activities within the region. “Assemblies should strictly follow local government guidelines and statutory procedures when fixing fees and levies,” he said. The Regional Minister also encouraged members of the newly inaugurated town planning committees to work diligently towards the development of the Ashanti Region.

Speaking on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the launch of Parliament’s five-year corporate strategic plan, Bagbin lamented the infrastructural limitations that continue to hinder the work of the House. According to him, even routine decision-making has been difficult, as consensus is often required before voting can take place. Bagbin also emphasised that the strategic plan is designed to strengthen Parliament’s institutional capacity, improve efficiency, and ensure that the legislature is equipped to meet the demands of modern governance. “Now we are trying to upload an IT where we can have e-voting in the House. Minority demands immediate arrest over unlawful closure of NHIS office in Tema CentralVKB/VPOWhat some cocoa farmers said about government's new reforms

Business News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Randy Abbey, has responded to calls by the Minority Caucus in Parliament, demanding his removal as CEO, citing recent reforms in the cocoa sector. According to a citinewsroom.com report on February 12, 2026, Dr Abbey said the challenges currently facing the industry are the result of decisions taken by the previous administration. They have therefore demanded that Dr Abbey be removed from office. ack COCOBOD CEO Randy Abbey - Minority barks“The model that we are using today is not a model that I created. “For the first time in the history of the loan, the first tranche hit the COCOBOD account on December 22.

General News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA ghastly accident on the Peki Tsame road in the Volta Region has claimed the life of one person leaving 16 others with varying degrees of injuries. The incident occurred after the tyre of a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number GT 7012-24 burst, causing the vehicle to somersault. In a Facebook post on February 13, 2026, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said personnel from the Peki Fire Station, led by ADO I Godwin Gbedemah, swiftly responded to the accident and have rescued the trapped victims. The GNFS disclosed that one of the victims later died at the hospital, while others are reportedly in stable condition. Read the full post belowSO/VPOCabinet instructs COCOBOD to begin repayment to all affected cocoa farmers

Social media uproar as alleged Russian trends for luring Ghanaian women into filmed encounters“As a former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador, I can say with authority that no one enters Ghana without clearance. The controversy follows reports that a Russian national allegedly approached Ghanaian women, engaged them under undisclosed circumstances, and later posted their intimate encounters on social media, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for swift action. Social media users claim there are about 40 such videos involving Ghanaian women across these public platforms. As a former Deputy Foreign Minister and an Ambassador, I can say with authority that no one enters Ghana without clearance. The Foreign Affairs Minister and the Minister of Interior must explain.… — Amb Charles Owiredu (@CharlesOwiredu3) February 12, 2026MAG/MA

Business News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAs part of efforts to stabilise Ghana's cocoa sector, the government, following a Cabinet meeting, has announced ten key reforms for the industry. These reforms come at a time when Ghana's cocoa sector has faced criticism and concerns over delayed payments to farmers. New cocoa financing model:The government will replace the outdated 32-year-old syndicated loan model and the failed buyer-led model of 2024 with a new system using domestic cocoa bonds for the 2026–2027 season. Syndicated loan replacement with domestic cocoa bonds:Cabinet has announced a new domestic bond financing scheme to replace the syndicated loan and buyer-financed arrangements for cocoa purchases. SP/MAFULL SPEECH: Finance Minister announces reforms for Ghana's cocoa sector

Business News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has taken a swipe at the government over its new cocoa sector reforms, accusing Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, of neglecting the welfare of cocoa farmers. “We were told that the Minister of Finance was coming to announce what they call a restructuring of the cocoa sector. “What is happening today in the cocoa sector is not surprising because this government has failed to implement the COCOBOD turnaround strategy,” he asserted. Dr Mohammed Amin Adam maintained that a fresh restructuring announcement would have been unnecessary had the previous plan been executed effectively. “As far as we are concerned, this NDC government did not need to announce any new strategy for restructuring COCOBOD.

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Sports News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA delegation from the Manhyia Palace on Thursday, February 12, 2026, visited the Asante Kotoko playing body ahead of the Ghana Premier League Super Clash against rivals Accra Hearts of Oak. The Porcupine Warriors will on Sunday, February 15, host rivals Accra Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for the matchday 22 fixture in the ongoing 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League season. The Manhyia Palace delegation to the training grounds of Asante Kotoko was led by Chief of Staff Kofi Badu, Offinsomanhene Nana Dwamena Akenten II and Bantamahene Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI. "Asante Kotoko SC welcomed a distinguished delegation of revered leaders from the Asante Kingdom this afternoon." The visit was intended to inspire the players ahead of one of the season’s most anticipated fixtures.

Sports News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBlack Stars team doctor, Prince Pambo has confirmed that Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in June and July. The defender's Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury occurred in the final moments of Monaco’s 3-1 loss to Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1. “Mohammed Salisu will miss the World Cup; his knee injury requires nine months to recover,” he told Asempa FM. The Monaco defender has been one of Ghana’s standout performers, playing a key role in the World Cup qualifiers with solid defensive displays. Beyond his defensive prowess, Salisu is also effective at scoring from set pieces, particularly with aerial balls, adding an extra quality that complements the team.

Sports News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comYaa Gifty, the wife of the late Asante Kotoko supporter Nana Yaw Frimpong popularly known as Pooley, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to ensure that those involved in her husband’s murder are brought to justice. She stated that despite ongoing investigations, no significant progress has been made so far, and the suspects are believed to have gone into hiding. No major breakthrough in Pooley's murder case one year on – Asante Kotoko“I want to appeal to the IGP and others to continue the investigations. I don’t feel pain when I hear about deaths anymore because of what happened to my husband,” she told Asante Kotoko Global Fans TV. Watch the video below:SB/JEMeanhwile, watch highlights of U20 match between Black Princesses vs South Africa