General News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, met her Zambian counterpart, Mutinta Hichilema, to discuss a shared vision for social transformation during the recent three-day working visit with President John Dramani Mahama to the southern African country. The high-profile meeting, held on the sidelines of President John Dramani Mahama’s three-day State Visit to Zambia, served as a platform for the two leaders to align their respective charitable foundations and community initiatives. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their dedication to empowering women, youth, and vulnerable communities in both Ghana and Zambia via joint effort of Lordina Foundation and First Lady Mutinta Hichilema. Ghana-Zambia agree on visa-free travel for citizensLordina Mahama's presence in Lusaka with President Mahama for the official 72-hour mission was aimed at marking a new chapter in Ghana-Zambia relations. See photos of meeting between the First LadiesSocial media uproar as Ghanaians, Zambians clash over Mahama's fashion choices:VPO/EB

General News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwah, has reacted to the outcome of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries for the Ayawaso East Constituency, which, for the first time, defies his predictions. However, at the end of voting, the High Commissioner of Ghana to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, who has now been recalled, emerged victorious. He slammed the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for condoning the high level of voter inducement in the election. Mohammed Ramne obtained 88 votes, and Dr Yakubu Azimdow garnered 45 votes, while Najib Sani received one vote. Ayawaso East NDC Primaries: Global InfoAnalytics forecast misses markWatch the interview below:BAIMeanwhile, watch the excitement, divisions over Agradaa’s reduced sentence#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:

Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe campaign team of Hajia Amina Adam has responded to the controversy surrounding the Ayawaso East NDC primaries, firmly rejecting allegations of vote-buying. He further noted that Hajia Amina’s transportation support was actually the lowest amount offered among all contestants, describing it as an "appreciation" for the delegates' time rather than an enticement. Despite entering the race as a projected frontrunner in several polls, Hajia Amina Adam ultimately secured 399 votes (41%), falling 32 votes short of the recalled High Commissioner, Baba Jamal, who finished as a winner with 431 votes. Baba Jamal wins NDC parliamentary primaries in Ayawaso EastHajia Amina Adam intends to accept the results in the interest of party unity. The defence from Hajia Amina’s camp adds another layer to the ethical debate currently surrounding the Ayawaso East polls.

Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations of widespread inducement and vote-buying during the Ayawaso East Parliamentary Primaries held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The move follows an earlier announcement by the party expressing concern over reports of unethical practices during the internal election. In a press release dated February 7, 2026, the NDC announced that the committee will be chaired by former Minister of Information, Kofi Totobi Quakyi. According to the statement, the committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations by Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Beyond probing the specific allegations, the committee has also been tasked to propose sustainable measures and reforms aimed at decisively ending inducement and vote-buying in the party’s internal electoral processes.

Entertainment of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTikTok content creator Ama Yeboah has opened up about the hardships she and her family endured before she began her journey in digital content creation. She explained that her life remained difficult until she began creating content in 2023. “I started content in 2023 but it wasn’t working. “Things were rough, but through content, life is a bit easier. Her mother, Obolo, expressed that she loves acting, so it wasn't exactly difficult for her when Ama asked to join her.

He argued that the Attorney General must take the matter to the Court of Appeal to have the sentence reversed. He questioned the basis for the sentence reduction, pointing to the statutory thresholds set for misdemeanours and felonies. According to him, the state’s failure to appeal would send the wrong signal and weaken public confidence in the criminal justice system. Overturn this sledgehammer ruling and restore the teeth to our criminal justice system,” he said. He urged the Attorney General to act swiftly to overturn the ruling and ‘restore the teeth’ of Ghana’s criminal justice system.

Health News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Health is ramping up consultations with key stakeholders in preparation for the rollout of the Free Primary Health Care Policy, which is expected to be launched in the first week of April, Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced. Speaking to the media on February 6, 2026, Akandoh said the policy framework, which focuses on three key priority areas, has already been developed. The current phase, he explained, aims to secure broad national support before the policy is formally implemented. Acknowledging the challenges inherent in policy rollout, the minister urged against waiting for perfection before implementation. “If we wait for perfection before implementation, we will never implement any policy,” he said, adding that the Free Primary Health Care Policy represents a critical opportunity to transform healthcare delivery and tackle long-standing sectoral challenges.

According to Dr Otokunor, the initiative forms part of the President’s broader agricultural agenda, which includes the distribution of over three million improved coconut seedlings to farmers nationwide. “This initiative has added 31,500 acres of new coconut plantation to the existing 90,000 hectares of coconut farms in Ghana,” he said. Ghana ramping up coconut production for exportThe programme, held under the theme “Presidential Initiative on Coconut Development: Training and Capacity Building for Coconut Farmers,” brought together beneficiaries of the government’s free improved coconut seedling distribution carried out last year. The training, which is the first in a series, is a collaborative effort involving the Government of Ghana, Ghana EXIM Bank and the Coconut Federation of Ghana. The training programme focused on, improved agronomic practices, nursery establishment, plantation management, pest and disease control and market-oriented production.

General News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comResidents in several regions of Ghana have been advised to prepare for scheduled power interruptions next week as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes planned maintenance works aimed at improving service delivery. According to a report by myjoyonline.com, the operation will begin on Sunday, February 8, and continue through Friday, February 13, 2026. Temporary outages will affect communities in Accra East, Accra West, Central, and the Tema regions. In Accra East, staggered outages will occur across multiple days. A separate maintenance exercise on Monday, February 9,2026 will affect North Dzorwulu, Lancet Laboratory, Mensvic Hotel, Ghana Link, Agbogba School Park, Academic City, Boshye DVLA, and Boshye Narhman.

Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: classfmonline.comThe Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly threatening an investigator with a firearm and unlawfully possessing a weapon and ammunition. The suspect, identified as Seth Welbeck, was apprehended on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, on charges of threat of death and possession of firearms and ammunition without lawful authority. Police said that after court proceedings, while being escorted to the court cells, the suspect requested permission from the investigator to lock his vehicle. With the assistance of court officials and witnesses, the investigator swiftly overpowered and disarmed the suspect before any harm could occur. The Accra Regional Police Command has cautioned the public against acts of violence, threats, or unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, warning that such actions endanger lives and property.

Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to deregulate the cocoa sector. Speaking on Channel One TV’s ‘The Big Issue’, Franklin Cudjoe said farmers should be allowed to form cooperatives and negotiate directly with buyers, rather than being restricted to COCOBOD’s marketing monopoly. Buyers shun Ghana’s cocoa over high prices – COCOBOD laments. His comments come at a time when Ghana’s cocoa industry is grappling with challenges, including fluctuating international prices and rising production costs. Currently, COCOBOD has released more than GH¢620 million in February 2026 to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to settle outstanding payments and enable them to pay cocoa farmers for their produce.

Dr Apaak made the appeal after chairing a meeting at the Ministry of Education on behalf of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, with the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG). In a Facebook post after the engagement, Dr Apaak said the discussions were frank and constructive, focusing on the issues that triggered the ongoing strike by senior university staff. TEWU, FUSSAG, and SSA-UoG call off intended strike“I urged them to also continue with their engagements with the National Labour Commission to reach an amicable resolution,” Dr Apaak added. Members of the SSA-UoG on Tuesday declared a nationwide strike to protest recent changes to their conditions of service by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission. Dr Apaak said the government remains committed to dialogue and consensus-building, stressing that sustained engagement among all parties is essential to restoring calm on campuses and ensuring that students are not unduly affected by the dispute.

Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has stated that the New Patriotic Party is unsettled by the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy. Dr Amoah punches holes in NDC’s 24-hour economy frameworkHe emphasised the need for effective coordination among government agencies to create an enabling environment for its successful implementation. And that is where NPP will remain in opposition for the next 30 years because of the 24-hour economy. Parliament has approved the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, creating the 24-Hour Economy Authority to accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation. The bill establishes the legal and regulatory framework for formalising the 24-hour economy, enabling the Authority to implement the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, aimed at increasing productivity and fostering inclusive growth.

Entertainment of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comArtiste manager and media personality Bullgod has expressed how bad police cell experiences have pushed him to embark on an art project called "Adopt a Cell". This project, he said, is aimed at bringing some level of comfort to detained people in various police cells. While speaking in a recent interview, Bullgod said this initiative came to him after he was detained in a Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) cells to 72 hours. According to him, he has had his fair share police cell experience: bad odour, lack of water, bad hygiene and the lack of inmate being able to go out and stretch, compared to prison cells. And the funny thing is the people behind cells in police custodies, they suffer more than the people in prison.

General News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched investigations into alleged vote-buying during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries held earlier this year. In a report by myjoyonline.com on February 8, 2026, the OSP has commenced investigations into the NPP presidential primaries conducted on January 31, 2026, as well as the NDC parliamentary primaries at Ayawaso East on February 7, 2026. “The investigations focus on allegations of vote buying, vote selling, and the sources of funding of the alleged corrupt acts,” the OSP stated. According to a statement released by the OSP, the anti-corruption body also launched a real-time investigation during the NDC primaries in Ayawaso East following reports of electoral malpractice and intimidation. https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/NDC-sets-up-committee-to-probe-alleged-vote-buying-in-Ayawaso-East-primaries-2020787“During the conduct of the NDC parliamentary primaries… one of the candidates allegedly abetted thugs to attack an officer of the OSP physically,” the notice said.