General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed. The statement also indicated that although the President recognises the NDC's investigation into the matter, the recall of Baba Jamal is necessary because he is the only public official implicated in the allegation. According to final provisional results, Baba Jamal secured 431 votes to defeat his closest contender, Hajia Amina Adam, who polled 399 votes. Ayawaso East NDC Primaries: Baba Jamal defends distribution of TV sets, food itemsThe primaries, which attracted more than 1,100 accredited delegates from across the constituency, was held amid reports of alleged inducement and vote-buying. Following his victory, Baba Jamal is expected to lead the NDC into the March 3 parliamentary by-election as the party seeks to retain the Ayawaso East seat.

General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) has issued a public warning over a fake TikTok account operating under the name 'Ghana Prisons Service Protocol,' cautioning the public against engaging with the page. The Service stressed that it does not have any official account known as Ghana Prisons Service Protocol. The Prisons Service further clarified that all its official information and communications are disseminated only through recognised and duly authorised channels. It listed its verified platforms as Facebook (Ghana Prisons Service and Ghana Prisons TV), TikTok (@ghana.prisons.service), X formerly Twitter (@ghanaprisons), and Instagram (@ghanaprisonsservice1). The Ghana Prisons Service reaffirmed its commitment to public safety, emphasising its mandate of safe custody, reformation, and rehabilitation of inmates, while urging the public to remain vigilant against misinformation on social media.

According to him, the situation continues to disrupt teaching and learning and poses significant health risks, particularly during the rainy season. He further revealed that members of the community often use the school compound as a pathway to the cemetery during burial activities, sometimes within school hours. He stressed that beyond disrupting the learning environment, prolonged exposure to the odour could have serious long-term health implications for pupils and staff. They said the stench occasionally leads to illness among kindergarten and lower primary pupils whose classrooms are closest to the cemetery. They appealed to traditional authorities and relevant government agencies to either relocate the cemetery or the school, or construct a fence around the school to reduce health risks and limit the negative impact of burial activities on their education.

Adom-Otchere noted that while protecting ecological zones like the Ramsar sites is a legal necessity, the manner in which it is executed matters for voter retention. EXPLAINER: Understanding Ramsar sites and their role in environmental conservation“Today, the NDC is doing Ramsar site and breaking people’s buildings. Labadi, Teshie, and Nungua were completely lost,” he claimed, suggesting the NDC is now on a similar path. REGSEC to demolish illegal buildings at Tema Ramsar sites on August 4He added that the government could also consider offering displaced persons a tangible interest in the new redevelopment. Adom-Otchere reminded the government that even if residents are removed from a site like the Korle Lagoon, their "attachment" to the land remains.

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General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has said his decision to consistently protest and speak against injustice is not motivated by a belief that Ghana’s leaders will necessarily change, but by a personal resolve to remain true to his principles. In a Facebook post dated February 6, 2026, Barker-Vormawor addressed a question he says he is often asked — whether he truly believes his activism can influence political leaders. “The reason why I do what I do isn’t so that I can change our leaders. It is so they don’t change me,” he stated. Barker-Vormawor noted that the real struggle for freedom goes beyond confronting unjust leadership and extends to battling personal greed and moral weakness.

Politics of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned reports of inducement and vote buying during the Ayawaso East constituency primary on Saturday, February 7, 2026. In a statement, the party said it had been notified of reports of vote-buying and inducement at the primary. “The attention of the national executives of the NDC has been drawn to the widespread incidents of inducement and vote buying allegedly perpetrated by senior aspirants at the primaries in the Ayawaso East constituency today,” it stated. Baba Jamal wins NDC parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East“The party is immediately instituting a full-scale investigation into this matter and will take swift action against any candidate found culpable. Ayawaso East NDC Primary:Baba Jamal defends distribution of TV sets, food itemsFifi Favi Kweety, the General Secretary of the NDC, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to fairness and transparency in all internal elections.

According to him, the trial court had acted within the law, a finding he noted was acknowledged by the appellate court itself. “The Agradaa trial court followed the law. However, following an appeal, the High Court reduced the sentence to one year. The trial court found her guilty, citing her lack of remorse and the predatory nature of the offence. Read his full statement below :AMMeanwhile, watch the excitement, divisions over Agradaa’s reduced sentence

His brother, lawyer Roger Beckley, has spoken about whether the family believed Dr Beckley had committed the acts he was accused of. Roger Beckley said people, including family members, spoke to Dr Beckley about his actions but he refused to listen. Dr. Beckley: The notorious witch doctor who terrorized Fadama residents in the 1990s“Look, we are very proud people, the Beckleys. Despite several failed attempts to stop his activities, Dr Beckley’s home was raided by the police in February 1994. According to his brother, Dr Beckley passed away sometime between 2011 and 2012, although he could not recall the exact year of his death.

General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Office of the Greater Accra Regional Minister has issued a firm clarification and disclaimer rejecting allegations that the Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Obenewaa Ocloo, is campaigning for or supporting any candidate in the Ayawaso East by-election. In a statement released on Saturday, the office categorically denied reports suggesting that the Regional Minister was backing the Ayawaso East Constituency Chairman or any other aspirant contesting the parliamentary slot. Supporters of Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Member of Parliament, reportedly hooted at the Regional Minister during her visit to the area. The hostility was fueled by allegations from some party supporters that the Minister was supporting the Ayawaso East Constituency Chairman, Mohammed Ramne, who is among the aspirants seeking the party’s nomination. The Ayawaso East by-election was necessitated by the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Naser Toure, whose passing created a vacancy in the constituency.

General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has urged Ghanaians to set aside emotions, superstition, religion, and instead allow science, evidence, and personal effort to guide national decision-making, particularly during elections. Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on Saturday, February 7, 2026, Bentil said research and poll projections often present uncomfortable truths but stressed that decisions must be grounded in evidence rather than sentiment. “If you have fidelity to the science, you put your emotions aside and let the science speak,” he said, referencing discussions surrounding the New Patriotic Party’s recent flagbearer primary. According to him, failure in leadership and governance should not be blamed on spiritual forces when the real issues lie in weak systems and human shortcomings. “We are a very religious society, we are superstitious, and we tend to believe there are forces beyond our effort,” he said.

Politics of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, has emerged winner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency. According to final provisional results, Baba Jamal secured 431 votes to defeat his closest contender, Hajia Amina Adam, who polled 399 votes. Mohammed Ramne obtained 88 votes, and and Dr Yakubu Azimdow garnered 45 votes, while Najib Sani received one vote. Ayawaso East NDC Primary:Baba Jamal defends distribution of TV sets, food itemsThe primary, which attracted more than 1,100 accredited delegates from across the constituency, was held amid reports of alleged inducement and vote-buying. Following his victory, Baba Jamal is expected to lead the NDC into the March 3 parliamentary by-election as the party seeks to retain the Ayawaso East seat.

According to the GES report, students were scheduled to receive jollof rice with eggs for supper. GES clears feeding grant arrears for special schools, SHS and SHTSHowever, the supplier failed to deliver the eggs on time. Instead of sourcing an immediate alternative, school authorities served the rice plain, promising students “double protein” at a later date to compensate. A participant at the event reportedly exploited the administrative lapse to film the students’ meals and circulate the video on social media. To prevent a recurrence, the GES announced that the Municipal Director of Education has been temporarily tasked with personally supervising all feeding arrangements at Savelugu SHS.

Regional News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: otecfmghana.comA 15-year-old boy, Mattew Mahama, has drowned in a pool of stagnant water at Atwimaminaso, near Fiapre in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region, sparking renewed concern over safety at road construction sites. The tragic incident occurred at a section of the Sunyani outer ring road currently under construction, a few metres from where the highway intersects the Fiapre–Catholic University road. By the time Asaase News arrived at the scene, grief-stricken relatives and residents had gathered, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service to retrieve the boy’s body. The incident was subsequently reported to the Odumase Police, who visited the site for one of the boys to identify the exact location where Matthew drowned. The Sunyani outer ring road project is being executed by Kofi Job Company Limited.

Entertainment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian entertainment personality, MC Portfolio, has hit back at Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, known as Zuba, for questioning the importance of a Creative Arts School. Highlighting the creative sector's economic impact, Portfolio added that millions of people depend on the industry to survive. Citing IShowSpeed's recent visit to Ghana and the aftermath, he called for respect for the industry. "The creative industry has done more for this country than politics. These politicians should show respect for the creative industry.