General News of Tuesday, 3 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comRenowned legal scholar Professor Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, has warned that the government’s plan to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport risks erasing important lessons from Ghana’s history. The renaming of KIA was not intended to glorify the overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah," he wrote. Kotoka International Airport to be changed to Accra International AirportHe explained that the 1969 renaming of KIA was not meant to glorify the 1966 coup but to honour Lt General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, who was killed during Operation Guitar Boy in 1967 while resisting a counter-coup. “The airport was renamed to mark the site of Kotoka’s death, not to glorify military intervention in politics. Revert Kotoka International Airport to its original name – Kwame Nkrumah's daughterThe government has announced plans to rename Ghana’s international airport from Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport.

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Business News of Tuesday, 3 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a bid to encourage voluntary compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) and boost revenue mobilisation, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has inaugurated a National VAT Compliance and Enforcement Team to strengthen VAT compliance among businesses and individuals. According to the Authority, Ghana’s VAT gap currently stands at 60 percent, significantly undermining the GRA’s efforts to achieve full tax compliance. President John Dramani Mahama, in April 2025, assented to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Amendment Bill, 2025, with implementation scheduled for January 1, 2026. GRA reiterates commitment to close tax gapsHe added that the GRA seeks to achieve over 90 percent tax compliance in 2026 to further boost revenue generation and align with the President’s Reset Agenda vision. “Whatever issues have existed in terms of VAT compliance in the past, whether preventing businesses from registering, charging, or remitting, let them remain in the past.

"On arrival, the officers told Nana Agyei’s mother that the plane ticket was fake. “There’s a video of mine that circulated that did not sit well with the honorable Foreign Affairs Minister. Please, I made that video out of frustration and what Nana Agyei’s mother was going through at that time,” she stated. She stressed that she did not intend to disparage the Foreign Affairs Minister or the ministry as an institution. He was accompanied by a six-member delegation made up of senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a forensic expert and a pathologist.

General News of Tuesday, 3 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGilda Nortey, the Ghanaian woman stabbed by her husband, Valentino Nortey, the 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle, has reportedly recovered. The last update on the victim was from the police, who reportedly stated that she was in stable condition after her admission. According to a report by Accra-based TV3, Gilda Nortey has now been discharged from the hospital. “The wife of former NPP parliamentary candidate Nii Noi Nortey, Gilda, has been discharged from the hospital after a knife attack by her husband in the US,” a newscard the media house shared on social media on February 3, 2026, read. Court affidavit details naked hospital arrival in ex-NPP PC stabbing caseBAIGhanaian man in Denmark reportedly commits suicide after DNA test results:Understanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech

Speaking on the performance of the cedi, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, attributed the relative stability of the exchange rate to a combination of policy measures and improved market conditions. Interbank Market: Cedi falls by a pesewa to trade at GH¢10.96 to $1. Dr Asiama further cited Ghana’s stronger external position, supported by elevated reserve buffers. Together, these factors have reduced excessive volatility, resulting in more predictable and orderly exchange rate movements. He added that a stronger currency has helped limit imported inflation but cautioned that sustained vigilance is required to ensure exchange rate developments continue to support overall macroeconomic stability.

Politics of Monday, 2 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Dombo Family has congratulated former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on his election as the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), describing the development as a historic milestone and a clear endorsement of his leadership and vision. “Dr Bawumia’s selection as flagbearer is a clear testament to his proven leadership, intellectual depth and unwavering service to the nation,” the statement noted. The statement also pledged the Family’s full support for Dr Bawumia ahead of the 2028 general elections, noting that the moment requires discipline, unity, and collective effort. Beyond the party, the Dombo Family expressed confidence in Dr Bawumia’s ability to lead Ghana toward sustained development and democratic consolidation. The Dombo family further congratulated Dr Bawumia his “well-deserved achievement,” and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting his leadership and campaign.

Politics of Tuesday, 3 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comRenowned Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, Dr Kofi Amoah, has called for deep reflection on Ghana’s political culture following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) recent election of a flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections. In a strongly worded commentary published on his official X account, Dr Amoah questioned whether internal party primaries often celebrated as milestones of democracy are truly helping Ghana select leaders capable of confronting the country’s most entrenched development challenges. Drawing inspiration from Africa’s historical leaders and thinkers, Dr Amoah urged Ghanaians to revisit indigenous philosophies that recognised both the continent’s natural endowments and the external interests seeking to exploit them. In one of his most provocative assertions, Dr Amoah questioned the effectiveness of decades of electoral participation without meaningful structural reform, suggesting that the country risks voting for progress without addressing the root causes of stagnation. Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was on Saturday, elected as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party ahead of the 2028 General Elections.

Politics of Tuesday, 3 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Sekondi MP and ex-Minister of Tourism, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has praised Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his fair-minded and inclusive approach following his victory in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries. Speaking on Tuesday, February 3, Mercer said, “Knowing the person and the relationship I have with Dr Bawumia, he is an open-minded person and fair to all persons.”He emphasised that the former vice president is not vindictive and would not take action against party members who did not support him in the flagbearer race. “He is not a vindictive person, and I am not sure he will go after anyone because the person did not support his bid to lead the party,” Mercer added. Dr Bawumia secured 110,643 votes, representing 56.48 per cent of valid ballots, defeating Kennedy Agyapong (23.76%) and Dr Bryan Acheampong (18.53%), among others, to become the NPP’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections. Egyapa Mercer concluded that Bawumia’s inclusive style will be crucial in uniting the party and maintaining strong cohesion ahead of the 2028 general election.

Revert Kotoka International Airport to its original name – Kwame Nkrumah's daughter“This is a welcome and long-overdue step. “Renaming it to Accra International Airport is a move toward neutrality, unity, and a forward-looking national identity,” he stated. Ayariga disclosed that a bill will soon be laid before Parliament by the Minister of Transport to change the name of the country’s main international airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. Kotoka International Airport to be changed 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.

Sports News of Tuesday, 3 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana Premier League giants, Accra Hearts of Oak have announced the appointment of Julius Emunah as the new Managing Director of the club. Julius Emunah comes as the replacement for Dr Delali Anku-Adiamah who resigned from his role as the Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak in January 2026. Emunah before his appointment at Accra Hearts of Oak worked as Head of Competitions at the Ghana Football Association. Read the full statement from Accra Hearts of Oak below:The Board of Directors of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Julius Ben Emunah as the new Managing Director of the Club, effective February 2, 2026. As Managing Director, Mr. Emunah will oversee the Club’s administrative, commercial, and sporting operations, working closely with the technical staff, players, supporters, sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure sustainable growth and long-term success.

Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM on February 3, 2026, D-Black explained that record labels typically invest heavily in artistes, covering expenses such as rent, music videos, and promotions. According to him, this situation is largely due to a common record label practice known as recoupment, where labels recover their investments before artistes begin to earn profits. He stated that most contracts include clauses that allow labels to first recover the money spent on the artiste before sharing revenue. “There’s a clause that most record labels put in there that says we have to recoup our investment and make a profit of whatever you guys decide on. When you start making money as an artiste, that money you first spent on him needs to be gotten back.

DEVEX added that while global figures such as US President Donald Trump have reshaped foreign aid systems, the real drivers of change are those redefining development models amid declining traditional aid. Explaining why President Mahama made the top five, DEVEX described him as “a leading voice pushing for a new deal for African development,” particularly on issues of debt relief, trade reform, and climate finance. DEVEX further noted that the initiative was expanded beyond health during the United Nations General Assembly in September, evolving into a broader development agenda with global relevance. Know all the top 100 Senior High Schools in GhanaIt added that President Mahama has emerged as “the leading, hands-on advocate of this new vision,” with former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo serving as an adviser to the process. MAG/MAUnderstanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech

Unfortunately, not all ventures succeed, and some borrowers find themselves unable to repay their debts, leaving banks exposed to financial losses. This inability to repay loans contributes to what is known as non-performing loans (NPLs). In an interview with Citi Business News, finance and tax analyst Nelson Cudjoe Kuagbedzi suggested that banks adopt tougher measures to recover loans. One of his proposals is for financial institutions to publish the names of loan defaulters in newspapers. “Banks must periodically publish the names of defaulters in the dailies.

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