At the peak of his unpopular prowess, Jack Bebli earned a reputation as the man whose name and presence invoked fear among Accra residents. Due to the fear and power of Jack Bebli and his weapon-wielding servicemen, no man or car ever dared to pass or challenge him and his team. Jack Bebli was the one who was carrying Giwa, off the aircraft. After months of prosecution, Jack Bebli and five others were, in July 2001, sentenced to 15 years in prison for armed robbery offences. How Jack Bebli diedIn May 2009, reports emerged that Jack Bebli suffered a heart attack and died at the Nsawam Prison, where he was serving his sentence.

General News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe New Patriotic Party (NPP) has published a roadmap for its nationwide reorganisation exercise, detailing the main activities scheduled to take place from March to September 2026. According to a myjoyonline.com report on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the party’s membership registration will take place from March 1 to March 31, 2026, allowing new members to join and existing members to renew their status. Here is why NPP has amended its constitutionThe NPP will then commence its grassroots elections, starting with Polling Station elections scheduled for May 10 to May 16, 2026. The party’s Constituency elections will follow on July 11 and July 12, 2026, after which regional executives will be elected during the regional elections planned for August 8 to August 9, 2026. The exercise will culminate in the party’s National elections and conference, slated for September 18 to September 20, 2026, where national executives are expected to be elected.

Regional News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Osudoku Traditional Council in the Greater Accra Region has inducted a new Sub-Divisional Chief in a historic ceremony for Djertsor Kope. The Paramount Chief, Nene Kweku-Otiti Animle VII, formally enstooled Nene Nartey Djertsor as the Sub-Divisional Chief of Djertsor Kope. The ceremony was led by Nene Narh Guarmatso IV, Divisional Chief of Tsangmor, who emphasised the importance of unity, humility, and collaboration among traditional authorities to promote development. Addressing attendees, the Paramount Chief highlighted the poor road network in the area as a major setback to economic activities, including agriculture and commerce. The induction is expected to reinforce traditional governance structures and advance development efforts in Djertsor Kope.

Speaking on the theme “Financing Women’s Participation in Mining: Government’s Instrument for Inclusive Development,” the Administrator underscored the critical responsibility of governments and public institutions in dismantling financial barriers that continue to limit women’s full participation across the mining value chain. According to her, women’s access to capital, equipment, land, technology, and markets must be deliberately embedded within national mining frameworks. It also reinforced MDF’s commitment to inclusive financing models, equitable mineral revenue management, and sustainable community development. In framing government financing as a transformative development instrument, the MDF Administrator firmly placed women at the center of Africa’s mining future. With this initiative, Ghana once again demonstrates that financing women is not rhetoric, it is policy, it is structure and it is national development in action.

“His Ministry is in talks with the security personnel on the Burkina Faso side to give some of the tomato traders formal security,” he said. According to the minister, Ghana’s security agencies can only operate within Ghana’s borders, so collaborating with authorities in Burkina Faso is critical. He said the ongoing engagements are aimed at developing a structured system that will allow traders to move safely in and out of Burkina Faso. Dumelo’s comments come in the wake of recent terrorist attacks in northern Burkina Faso, which reportedly claimed the lives of several Ghanaian tomato traders and left others injured. Tomato trading between Ghana and Burkina Faso remains a major source of livelihood for hundreds of traders, particularly in northern Ghana, where traders regularly travel across the border to purchase produce.

Business News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMajority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed claims that the recent downward review of cocoa prices breaches the law. He said, “Cocoa prices can be reviewed upwards and can also be reviewed downwards, and when you review them downwards, it’s not illegal. Ghana sets new producer price for remainder of 2025/2026 cocoa season. This represents a reduction from GH¢51,660 per tonne (GH¢3,625 per bag), following sustained declines in global cocoa prices. The government maintains that despite the downward revision, Ghana remains committed to sustaining its position as a leading cocoa producer and safeguarding the livelihoods of its farmers.

“The combined strength of Ghana’s diverse tree crops can become a powerful engine of sustainable growth. Tree crops are far more than commercial commodities,” he said. Beyond economic gains, the Asantehene stressed the environmental benefits of tree crops, noting their role in restoring degraded lands, protecting watersheds, and stabilising soil. Let us deliberately make land available for large-scale, responsible tree crop development,” he urged. The summit, themed “Sustainable Growth through Tree Crops Investment: Resetting and Building Ghana’s Green Economy,” was organised by the Tree Crop Development Authority in partnership with the World Bank and other institutions.

General News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has applauded Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for what he describes as a bold and decisive ruling on petitions seeking the removal of key state officials. The Chief Justice determined that there is no prima facie case to justify further investigations into seven petitions filed against Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa and her deputies. He also dismissed three separate petitions calling for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. Reacting to the development in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Cudjoe described the ruling as a significant moment for Ghana’s democracy, suggesting it signals a judiciary that is no longer under executive control. “The Judiciary is now truly unshackled.

Business News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTo position Ghana’s cash crops and fully tap their economic potential, Cabinet has approved the establishment of two new cashew factories in the Bono and Bono East regions. According to the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the move forms part of the government’s efforts to revive the Komenda Sugar Factory. Speaking in Parliament on February 17, 2026, Ofosu-Adjare noted that the factory’s inactivity has significantly affected job creation in the region and caused great economic losses. She also revealed that the government has secured land for sugarcane cultivation to support the production of refined sugar under the Feed the Industry Programme, with assistance from the Chief of Komenda. She also revealed that the government has secured land for sugarcane cultivation to support the production of refined sugar under the Feed the Industry Programme, with assistance from the Chief of Komenda.

Politics of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA former Nasara Coordinator in the United States of America, Alhaji Ali Suraj, has announced his intentions to contest for the position of National Nasara Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) when nominations are officially opened. Alhaji Suraj has been a member of several party committees and enjoys solid backing from supporters at the grassroots level nationwide. NPP’s Ali Suraj backs party’s decision to rebrand National Nasara Coordinator positionHe also shared his plan to strengthen and build on the party’s progress in Zongo and settler communities as preparations begin toward the 2028 general elections. Among his key policy priorities are the establishment of a National Nasara administration, building a year-round bridge between the party and Muslim communities, resourcing a vibrant Nasara wing, and creating a welfare-driven system to enhance mobilisation efforts. The Nasara wing needs experienced leadership to help secure victory for the NPP in 2028,” he noted.

Car dealers declare a 15% price cut for their vehicles. He explained that the Toyota Vitz, which previously sold for GH¢25,000, had risen to about GH¢100,000 in recent years. He added that due to the current economic stabilisation, the price of the Vitz has now reduced by more than 15 percent. During Nana Addo’s time, I was interviewed and said the Toyota Vitz was GH¢25,000, but it later rose to over GH¢100,000. The dealers expressed strong support for the price reduction, noting that it is already being implemented across the market.

In a statement, Ernestina Fosu, elder sister of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, debunked the claims. According to her, there is no injunction on the funeral ceremony, and she urged individuals spreading such narratives to desist. “We wish to state clearly and unequivocally that this is false. The Celebration of Life of Daddy Lumba will proceed as planned,” she said. This follows an announcement by Papa Shee, an associate of the family, who revealed plans for a Celebration of Life event scheduled for March 28 and 29 to commemorate Daddy Lumba.

General News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has dismissed multiple petitions calling for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC), her deputies, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). A total of ten (10) petitions were submitted to President Mahama for the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her deputies, as well as the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, and were forwarded to the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. The procedure requires that the president refer any petition to the Chief Justice, who determines whether a prima facie case exists. The committee’s findings are submitted to the Chief Justice, who forwards recommendations to the president, who is constitutionally obliged to act accordingly. The removal of the Special Prosecutor is governed by Section 15 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959).

According to Henry, he wants to know what exactly the Argentina winger said to the Brazilian because he covered his mouth while making the remark to Vinicius Jnr. "Lets see how big of a man Prestianni is, tell us what you said. You must have said something because you can't go to Mbappe and say you didn't say anything." "If you didn't say anything why did you cover your mouth? Thierry Henry has criticized José Mourinho for allegedly blaming the reported racial abuse directed at Vinícius Júnior on the Brazilian’s goal celebrations.

In 2025, GhanaWeb reported on Afenyo-Markin’s statement, including the month in which the former minister was expected to return to Ghana. Read the original publication by GhanaWeb below from February 18, 2025Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin has disclosed that former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to return to Ghana in May this year following a medical assessment abroad. Afenyo-Markin stated that Ofori-Atta's legal representatives have been in contact with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and confirmed his scheduled return. Furthermore, the OSP is examining payments made from and the utilization of the Ghana Revenue Authority's tax refund account. Following these allegations, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng demanded Ofori-Atta's immediate return to Ghana to face investigationsVKB/MA