Politics of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comEconomist, Dr George Domfe, has criticised calls to rename Kotoka International Airport, arguing that Ghana faces far more urgent economic problems that demand attention. “We have fundamental economic problems and this is the time to think about it. This is not the time to waste away thinking about what should be the name of the international airport,” he stated. Dr Domfe also defended the legacy of General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, describing him as a figure who embodied justice, freedom, peace, equity, and democracy. His comments come in response to government plans to rename Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport.

General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Ambulance Service (NAS) has refuted claims in a viral video alleging that it failed to provide an ambulance for the transfer of a newborn from Kukuom District Hospital to Goaso Government Hospital due to a lack of oxygen. “NAS did not refuse any request for service, as none was received,” the statement said. While the Asunafo South ambulance is currently under repair, a fully operational ambulance stationed at Mim 20 minutes from Kukuom was available and ready to respond within standard timelines. Ambulance Crisis: Newborn on oxygen dies after emergency taxi transferThe Service expressed serious concern over the neonate’s transfer in a taxi, describing it as unauthorised and unsafe, and a breach of emergency referral protocols that put the child at unnecessary clinical risk. The Service reiterated its commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and timely pre-hospital care across Ghana.

The directive follows Roland’s failure to appear in court despite being duly served with summons. The court described his absence at the previous sitting as unacceptable and instructed his lawyers to take responsibility for ensuring his presence on the next adjourned date. Roland is accused of obstructing Revenue Officer Torgbe Agbeti Dordoe of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) while the officer conducted a lawful search of his luggage. According to Officer Torgbe’s formal complaint, Roland resisted the clearance process and issued serious threats against his life. He stated, “During the clearance process, passenger Wise Roland Horgli threatened my life by stating that he would use Nima Boys to attack me outside my workplace.

General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.com22-year-old Dr Nana Akosua Ohene-Darkoh is a rising medical doctor whose journey spans three continents and whose mission goes beyond the hospital walls. Raised in Canada and the United Kingdom, but originally from Ghana, Nana now serves as a doctor in Oxford, bringing a truly global perspective to healthcare. Her passion for medicine started early, but it was her love for children and advocacy that shaped her vision for the future. She graduated from medical school in 2025, at the age of 22. Balancing medicine, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, Dr Nana Ohene-Darkoh represents a new generation of healthcare leaders, one defined by purpose, representation, and impact.

General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFifteen passengers have sustained serious injuries after a Ford Transit bus experienced a tyre burst at Gomoa Onyaazde on the Kasoa-Mankesim highway in the Central Region. According to a February 7, 2026, report by Adomonline, the vehicle, which was transporting passengers from Accra to Takoradi, lost control after one of its tyres burst. The injured passengers were then transported to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, no deaths have been reported so far, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. MRA/EBSocial media uproar as Ghanaians, Zambians clash over Mahama's fashion choices:

Politics of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVoting has commenced in the run up to the Ayawaso East by-election, where five contenders are seeking the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket. The exercise, taking place today at the Nima Cluster of Schools, will decide the party’s candidate for the March 3, 2026, parliamentary by-election following the passing of MP Naser Toure. Ayawaso East: Vote for me because I have not had any governance appointment - NDC aspirantMore than 1,100 delegates have registered to cast their ballots, with the winner required to secure over half of the votes. The Electoral Commission is supervising the process, while the Ghana Police Service is providing security to ensure a smooth exercise. SO/EBSocial media uproar as Ghanaians, Zambians clash over Mahama's fashion choices:

General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPaul Adom-Otchere, former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), has weighed in on the outcome of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer race, suggesting that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s victory represents a strategic "geographic expansion" of his mandate. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, February 7, 2026, the broadcaster and host of Good Evening Ghana, dissected the data behind Dr Bawumia's win, looking past the raw percentages to examine the shifting factional dynamics within the party. Bawumia welcomes Adutwum, Agyepong to his home after victory in NPP PrimariesAdom-Otchere observed that while Dr Bawumia might not have seen a massive vertical spike in votes, his influence appeared to have moved horizontally across the region. He cited specific improvements in the Labadi and Teshie areas, noting that Dr Bawumia managed to grow his share of support in these critical zones. Adom-Otchere’s perspective suggests that Dr Bawumia’s ability to capture new territories within the party may be the key to neutralising tensions in the party and unifying the base ahead of the 2028 general election.

Entertainment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe famous and iconic Ghanaian film ‘I Told You So,’ released over 50 years ago, offered a unique look at Ghanaian culture, fashion and social issues in the 1970s. Theatre maker and director Fiifi Coleman has now hinted at a remake of the classic film. According to Fiifi Coleman, as Ghana approaches seventy years of independence, he and his team considered how best to celebrate the country’s legacy in film and theatre, which led to the stage adaptation and the film remake. One film, iconic in all its ways and that stands out, is I Told You So. For the remake of ‘I Told You So,’ Fiifi Coleman has assembled a mix of fresh faces and familiar talents.

General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA circuit court in Accra has remanded two Chinese nationals into police custody following their alleged roles in a human trafficking and prostitution ring that lured foreign victims to Ghana under false pretenses. Appearing before Her Honour Susana Eduful at Circuit Court ‘3’, the accused, Chen Xia (37, a manager) and He Xiao Rei, alias Nana (46, a bar attendant), pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit human trafficking, human trafficking, and abetment of crime. Galamsey Crackdown: 5 Chinese nationals arrested in Birim CentralHe Xiao Rei allegedly served as a pimp, facilitating the movement of the complainant between various locations for sexual exploitation. The prosecution revealed that nearly GH¢50,000 in illicit proceeds were allegedly paid to Chen Xia as part of the operation. Both Chen Xia and He Xiao Rei remain in custody to ensure they do not interfere with the ongoing search for the fugitive accomplice, Le Thi Ngoc.

General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPrivate legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has identified Ghana’s unemployment crisis as the primary engine driving the rise of "mushroom churches" and the subsequent wave of failed electoral prophecies. Kpebu did not mince words, describing the proliferation of smaller, unregulated churches as a direct symptom of a failing job market. “Mushroom churches are an escape route for unemployment,” Kpebu stated. The discussion follows the defeat of Kennedy Agyapong in the recent New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries. Inside the NPP 2026 Presidential Primaries: The big winners and the 'bruised'Several high-profile “prophets” had publicly predicted a victory for the former Assin Central MP, but those predictions were eventually disproven by the official results.

Politics of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ayawaso East constituency is set for a decisive showdown on February 7, 2026, as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) holds its primaries to select a candidate for the March 3 by-election. The contest follows the passing of incumbent MP Naser Toure, leaving a vacuum in one of the party’s most secure parliamentary seats. Although five names appear on the ballot, the race has largely crystallized into a three-way battle between Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late MP, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria and Dr Yakubu Azindow, a political scientist. Late Mahama Naser's widow leads Ayawaso East NDC primary poll - Global Info AnalyticsWith more than 1,100 delegates expected to gather at the Nima Cluster of Schools, the winning candidate must secure at least 551 votes to claim an outright majority. This advantage places her well ahead of Baba Jamal and Dr Azindow, both of whom had previously challenged the late Naser Toure in the 2023 primaries.

Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Bishop Bonegas described the prophetic ministry as a complex field in which one’s reputation is constantly on the line. He added that although there are genuine prophets, some individuals merely try their luck. “We have genuine prophets, but there are fake ones who only try their luck just like a lottery. According to Bishop Bonegas, many such prophets are motivated by hunger, the desire for fame, and favour from politicians. When asked by host Kwabena Agyapong why he refrains from making public political predictions, Bishop Bonegas explained that it is simply not his style.

Entertainment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comUK-based Nigerian radio and television personality Adesope Olajide has predicted a dominant future for Ghanaian music on global and local charts. Speaking on the performance of Ghanaian acts in 2025, Adesope said the country’s music scene is moving beyond sporadic hits to sustained chart presence. “The future of Ghanaian music, for me, is domination in the charts. Adesope credited this shift to the #PlayGhana initiative, which has encouraged the promotion and consumption of Ghanaian music. Comparing the Ghanaian and Nigerian creative industries, Adesope praised the Ghanaian mindset, describing it as calm and receptive.

General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA man has narrated a disturbing ordeal after allegedly discovering that his wife, with whom he has two children, was secretly engaged in prostitution. Upon seeing the photographs, the man said he immediately recognised the woman as his wife. To confirm his suspicion, the man said he and his friend agreed to proceed with the arrangement when his friend arrived in Ghana. According to him, his fears were confirmed when he allegedly caught his wife in the hotel room with his friend. The man further disclosed that his wife had lied to him about her whereabouts at the time.

Prof Lumumba, known for his blunt style, said Africa is currently “bleeding,” pointing to the ongoing war in Sudan, the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and what he described as the marginalisation of Sahelian countries within African Union activities. “As we sit here talking about a borderless Africa, we must be realistic, I am speaking to you at a time when Africa is bleeding. There is war in Sudan, war in eastern DR Congo and the Sahelian countries are excluded from the activities of the African Union. “The African Union once spoke about silencing the guns, but the guns are with us again” He added. Prof Lumumba urged Africans not to romanticise integration but to confront the hard realities facing the continent.