General News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, is on a three-day state visit to Zambia, together with his wife, First Lady Lordina Mahama. As part of the state visit, President Mahama is expected to address the National Assembly of Zambia in Lusaka on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The president is expected to share Ghana's vision for a more integrated and prosperous Africa, a post shared by the Office of the President indicated. "A key highlight of the visit will be an address to the National Assembly of Zambia, during which President Mahama will share Ghana's vision for a more integrated and prosperous Africa," the post stated. Watch a livestream of President Mahama's address below:BAI#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:Understanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech

Politics of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comNew Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator, Ellen Ama Daaku, has criticised the plan by the government to change the name of Ghana’s main international airport, from its current name, Kotoka International Airport (KIA), to the Accra International Airport (AIA). According to Accra-based Angle FM, Ama Daaku threatened that her party, when in government, would also rename national monuments named after the founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the late former president Jerry John Rawlings. He stated that a bill will soon be laid before Parliament by the Minister of Transport to rename the country's main international airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. "We are changing the name of our airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. The Accra International Airport bill will also come," he said.

General News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has defended government’s decision to rename Kotoka International Airport, saying the move is part of a broader restructuring effort and not driven by politics. It doesn’t belong to any individual, and naming the airport after the capital is in line with international practice,” he said. The government, through the Ministry of Transport, is preparing a bill to officially rename the airport. The proposed change comes 59 years after Ghana’s main international airport was named Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The untold story of how Nkrumah almost named Kotoka Airport after Yaa AsantewaaNA/VPOlink text#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:Understanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech

General News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPolitical scientist and university lecturer, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has described the renewed calls to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA) as both necessary and long overdue, stating that the name is tied to a painful chapter in Ghana’s political history that still stirs deep emotions. Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Dr Asah-Asante noted that the story surrounding the late Lieutenant General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka is one many Ghanaians continue to struggle with. That is the place where Kotoka was killed, and all of that history still weighs heavily on people,” he said. However, Asah-Asante stressed that removing Kotoka’s name from the airport should not be seen as an attempt to erase history. “I believe calling it Accra International Airport is okay, it aligns with a lot of opinions out there,” he said.

Sports News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Federation of Senegal Football (FSF) has announced that it has assumed full responsibility for the suspensions and fines imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their team's misconduct in the AFCON final. Checkout the Sanctions CAF Imposed on Senegal below:Pape Bouna Thiaw - Suspended for five official CAF matches for unsporting conduct and fined $100,000. Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye - Suspended for two official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour towards the referee. Ismaila Sarr - Suspended for two official CAF matches for unsporting behaviour towards the referee. Federation of Senegal Football (FSF) -Fined $300,000 for improper conduct of supporters.

Business News of Tuesday, 3 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Michelle Atta-Mills, has stated that Africa’s greatest obstacle in delivering transformative infrastructure projects is not the lack of money but the lack of preparation. “Different countries involved in a corridor project have varying standards for feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments and this complicates the process,” she noted. She stressed that while significant funding exists including climate funds and grants, the real challenge is turning strong ideas into bankable projects. “We can no longer accept an economic model that consigns Africa to exporting raw materials and importing finished goods. President Mahama called for large-scale mobilisation of domestic and institutional capital, stronger public private partnerships and reforms to the global financial system to secure long-term finance.

General News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident of the Ga-Adangbe Association, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, has urged government to consider naming Ghana’s main international airport after a distinguished Ga chief or prominent Ga personality, rather than adopting the proposed name Accra International Airport. “Our people, together with civil society organisations, have started discussions about identifying a Ga chief or a prominent Ga person for this monument. FLASHBACK: Why Kotoka was killed by his colleague coup leadersNii Ayikoi Otoo noted that the current name, Kotoka International Airport, has become increasingly controversial over the years, prompting renewed calls for change. Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga announced during a leadership media briefing in Parliament on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, that plans are underway to change the airport’s name from Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport. NA/VPO#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:Understanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech

Why Kennedy Agyapong is 'bitter' - Hohoe MP explainsAddressing his followers, Agyapong urged patience and unity within the party. However, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has questioned the basis of Agyapong’s suggestion that “nobody knows what will happen” within the next three years. He said they should take time because in the three years ahead of us, nobody knows what will happen,” Pratt said. “It is either Dr Bawumia will pick him as a running mate or there are other options that Kennedy Agyapong is trying to communicate,” he added. Kennedy Agyapong placed second with 46,554 votes (23.76%), while Dr Bryan Acheampong followed with 36,303 votes (18.53%).

"Leadership at this moment requires bravery, the courage to stand firm, make difficult decisions, and be willing to lose everything if necessary for the NPP,” he said. Wontumi’s decision sets the stage for a potentially heated contest for the party’s top leadership position ahead of its national executive elections. We are built for the battle ahead," Wontumi affirmed. Chairman Wontumi ended his statement with a call for collective effort to position the NPP to win decisively in 2028. SO/AE#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:Understanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech

“You ask for bulletproof vehicles. We agree to that, because of the specialised nature of your work, we approve that you can use bulletproof cars for your operations. We didn’t give you bulletproof cars not to deliver,” he stated. According to him, several senior officials of the OSP, including the Special Prosecutor himself, Kissi Agyebeng, now use bulletproof vehicles, yet the number of cases being prosecuted remains relatively low. He argued that prosecuting only seven or eight cases does not justify the level of support and protection approved by Parliament.

Business News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe government plans to lay an Alcohol Control Regulations Bill before Parliament as part of efforts to strengthen the regulation of alcoholic beverages and protect public health. According to him, the proposed legislation will focus mainly on tightening controls on alcohol advertising and marketing, especially content targeting young people and other vulnerable groups. Ghana's main airport set to be renamed"The government intends to introduce an Alcohol Control Regulations Bill in Parliament to regulate the advertisement and promotion of alcoholic beverages," Ayariga said. Ayariga emphasised that the move is not aimed at crippling businesses but at ensuring a balance between commercial interests and public health and safety. "This is not about stopping businesses from operating, but about protecting public health and ensuring responsible marketing of alcohol," he stated.

Instead, global cocoa prices declined, leaving COCOBOD with large volumes of unsold cocoa. Boafo also warned that paying farmers the current farmgate price under these conditions could push COCOBOD into severe deficits and potentially threaten its financial survival. Beyond market decisions, Boafo points to internal leadership tensions as another major contributor to the crisis. “The reality is simple as Buying cocoa at the current farmgate price under current market conditions pushes COCOBOD deeper into debt. He warns that the continued inability to resolve these challenges risks deepening hardship for cocoa farmers across the country.

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Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on February 3, 2026, Dafeamekpor indicated that the president has no reservations about endorsing the bill. He stressed that Mahama is ready to grant assent immediately the parliamentary process is completed. What President Mahama said about signing anti-LGBTQ billSpeaking on the ruling NDC government’s position on the bill, Dafeamekpor noted that Parliament is committed to passing the bill as a direct reflection of the public's will. The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill has generated heated national debate as it seeks to regulate issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, family values, among other issues. However, the bill has faced strong criticism from human rights organisations, legal experts, and others, who contend that some provisions may infringe on the fundamental human rights guaranteed under the 1992 Constitution and international human rights treaties to which the country is a signatory.

Sports News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has called for the ban on Russia to be reviewed, arguing that it has not been impactful. Russia was exiled from international football by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and FIFA following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The intent of the ban was to pressure Russia into ending the invasion of Ukraine and restoring peace between the two countries. Mbappe, Ronaldo, Drogba: Eight footballers who own shares in clubsSpeaking on the ban, Infantino suggested that it has failed to achieve its objectives and may have worsened the situation. Having girls and boys from Russia being able to play football games in other parts of Europe would help,” Infantino said, as reported by the BBC.