Court grants GH¢30K bail to man who pretended to be a soldier to woo nurse
General News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Adabraka District Court has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30,000 to a 34-year-old trader accused of unlawfully wearing a military uniform to impersonate a member of the Ghana Armed Forces. Joseph Baadah, who has been charged with using military accoutrements without lawful authority and falsely pretending to be a public officer, pleaded not guilty when he appeared before the court. Presenting the facts, Chief Inspector Apeweh Achana told the court that the complainant is WOI Fiamegu Mascow of the Military Police Detachment at Burma Camp. The prosecution said he had no rank, lanyard, name tag or shoulder badge, making him appear suspicious. Subsequent checks established that Baadah was not a member of the Ghana Armed Forces as he had purported.
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February 13, 2026 18:15 UTC
Accra High Court rules on DVLA injunction case
General News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Accra High Court has granted leave to parties in a suit between the Vehicle Embossment Manufacturers Association of Ghana (VEMAG) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to settle their dispute out of court. Here's the cost of DVLA's ongoing vehicle onboarding exerciseVEMAG has filed a suit seeking to restrain the DVLA from rolling out a new vehicle number plate registration system. Lawyers for the DVLA also indicated that they were not opposed to the proposal and expressed readiness to support efforts aimed at settling the matter out of court. Presiding judge, Justice Isaac Addo, subsequently adjourned the case and directed the parties to file the terms of settlement before the next hearing date. DVLA shuts down non-compliant offices in Cape Coast“Since all the lawyers in this suit have expressed a desire to resolve the matter.
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February 13, 2026 16:49 UTC
Court grants Lumba family’s Abusuapanin leave to file injunction against second funeral
Entertainment of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn Accra High Court has granted the Lumba family, led by Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, leave to file an injunction against Evangelist Papa Shee, Akosua Serwaa and others organising a ‘second funeral’ in honour of the late Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba. This was confirmed by Dominic Kwadwo Osei of ‘Baba Jamal & Associates’, one of the lawyers for the Lumba family, in an interview with GhanaWeb’s Isaac Dadzie on February 13, 2026. According to him, the family intends to file the application for an injunction “next week.”“The court granted us leave to file the necessary processes for an application for an injunction… There is an intent to file an application for an injunction. This comes after the funeral held on December 13, 2025, which was organised by the Abusuapanin. “We will do everything in our power as lawyers to convince the court, but the final decision to grant or not to grant the injunction lies with the court,” Dominic Kwadwo Osei said.
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February 13, 2026 16:41 UTC
Ukrainian athlete banned for wearing helmet showing killed athletes
Sports News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has disqualified Ukrainian athlete, Vladyslav Heraskevych for repeatedly wearing a helmet depicting images of athletes killed in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The athlete reportedly wore the helmet during training runs ahead of the competition and was cautioned to change it, as it breached the Olympic Charter. IOC President Kirsty Coventry also visited Heraskevych in an attempt to convince him to remove the helmet before the event began. Despite these efforts and several warnings, the athlete defied the directive and proceeded to wear the controversial helmet during his event. The Ukrainian athlete opposed the ruling, arguing that other athletes who used similar approaches in the past were allowed to compete without sanctions, suggesting bias in the decision.
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February 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
NPP left COCOBOD in better state than we found it – Kodua claims
Politics of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has defended his party’s record in the cocoa sector, insisting that the NPP left the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in a stronger position than how they inherited it. Kodua argued that the current cocoa pricing does not support claims that the sector is performing better than it did under the NPP administration. At the end of the day, we were paying farmers GH₵3,100. According to Kodua, public discourse on the cocoa sector must be guided by facts and fairness rather than partisan considerations. MAG/VPOWhat some cocoa farmers said about government's new reforms
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February 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
Ofosu Nkansah's lawyer cautions politicians to be mindful of public statements
General News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: starrfm.com.ghNana Baffour Awuah, lawyer for former National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Chief Executive Officer Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has called on politicians and the public to exercise caution when making statements, particularly on politically sensitive platforms. Speaking on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Thursday, February 12, Lawyer Awuah said, “Sometimes you should know how to handle yourself. For him, if we hear that he’s been released and to go home, we’re okay with it. “You have every right to remain silent. Nkansah has been granted bail and will remain under investigation as authorities continue to probe the matter.
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February 13, 2026 15:20 UTC
Government to begin boundary pillar construction along Côte d'Ivoire border
General News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Boundary Commission has begun a field inspection exercise along the Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire border as part of efforts to strengthen territorial integrity and promote regional stability. The exercise forms part of stage one of the first phase of the Ghana-Côte d’Ivoire Boundary Reaffirmation Exercise, a joint initiative expected to be completed by March 31, 2026. Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire to finalise land boundary reaffirmation by 2025These include four main pillars and 10 intermediate pillars. Among the key sites inspected were the historic Tano Pillar and the Farafarako International Boundary Pillar, both considered critical reference points in the boundary demarcation process. The pillar construction phase officially commenced in July 2025 with a stone-laying ceremony at New Town in the Jomoro Municipality, the site of the Terminus Pillar, also known as Boundary Pillar 55.
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February 13, 2026 15:08 UTC
Tottenham blocked me from signing Semenyo, Mbeumo - Ange Postecoglou
Sports News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Tottenham Hotspur head coach, Ange Postecoglou has disclosed that he wanted to sign Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo and Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo during his time at the club. Antoine Semenyo makes history“So we ended up with Dom Solanke, who, absolutely, I was really keen on, and three teenagers. "And those three teenagers are outstanding young players, and they will be brilliant players for Tottenham. We didn’t have the money.”This revelation comes after the recent dismissal of Thomas Frank as Tottenham boss following abysmal performances. Postecoglou was sacked despite winning the UEFA Europa League with Spurs in the 2024/2025 season.
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February 13, 2026 14:57 UTC
Cabinet directs AG to audit COCOBOD for the past 8 years - Ato Forson
Business News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Cabinet has instructed the Office of the Attorney General to audit the activities of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) over the past eight years. Speaking at a press briefing on February 12, 2026, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, announced that Cabinet has directed the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akurintinga Ayine, to investigate and uncover the root causes of COCOBOD’s crippling GH¢32.9 billion debt. Ghana considers overhaul of domestic cocoa pricing system – ReportDr Ato Forson explained that the decision is part of broader efforts to restore transparency and accountability in the management of the cocoa sector. According to Dr Ato Forson, the investigations are expected to run alongside broader structural reforms aimed at restoring COCOBOD’s financial records and safeguarding the livelihoods of Ghanaian cocoa farmers. Cabinet directs AG to audit COCOBOD for the past 8 years - Ato ForsonSP/MA
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February 13, 2026 14:48 UTC
Watch how Haruna Iddrisu and Sukparu were airlifted after Tumu accident
A video has surfaced showing how the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, were airlifted following a serious accident on the Bolgatanga-Tumu Road. Haruna Iddrisu, Adams Sukparu involved in road accidentThe video, shared on X and captioned, “The moment the Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Deputy Communications Minister, Hon. Watch the video and some comments below:The moment the Education Minister, Hon. Adams Sukparu and other victims of the near fatal road accident that occurred yesterday were airlifted from Tumu for medical attention in Accra.
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February 13, 2026 14:46 UTC
COCOBOD CEO responds to Minority's call for his removal
General News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comChief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Randy Abbey, has responded to calls by the Minority Caucus in Parliament, demanding his removal as CEO, citing recent reforms in the cocoa sector. According to a citinewsroom.com report on February 12, 2026, Dr Abbey said the challenges currently facing the industry are the result of decisions taken by the previous administration. They have therefore demanded that Dr Abbey be removed from office. Dr Randy Abbey clarified that the long-standing syndicated loan model, which had financed cocoa purchases for 32 years, collapsed during the 2023/2024 season under the previous government. “For the first time in the history of the loan, the first tranche hit the COCOBOD account on December 22.
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February 13, 2026 13:27 UTC
Government to convert GH¢5.8 billion cocoa debt owed to BoG and MoF
Business News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGovernment has announced plans to convert GH¢5.8 billion in legacy debt owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance as part of a broad reform agenda aimed at stabilising the cocoa sector. Speaking at the briefing, Dr Ato Forson said the proposed restructuring is intended to address long-standing financial pressures facing the cocoa regulator. Here are 10 key reforms to revive Ghana's cocoa industry“Government will seek parliamentary approval to restructure approximately GH¢5.8 billion in legacy debt owed by COCOBOD to the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance as part of measures to restore stability to the cocoa sector,” he said. He further noted that Cabinet has also directed the immediate transfer of GH¢4.35 billion in cocoa road liabilities from COCOBOD to the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ministry of Finance. Government moves to convert GH¢5.8 billion cocoa debt owed to BoG and MoFSP/MA
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February 13, 2026 13:22 UTC
'If you have a man, stop begging singles for money' - Princess Shyngle fumes
Entertainment of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGambian actress Princess Shyngle has lashed out at women in relationships who ask single women for financial help. She has insisted that struggling should be a challenge faced only by singles. She added, “They keep saying we haven’t eaten or my husband is struggling. Are you not ashamed of yourself?”She further criticised the hypocrisy of such women, noting: “They come online saying better go and marry, blah blah blah. But you in the marriage keep begging us singles for money.
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February 13, 2026 13:20 UTC
Ashanti Regional Minister orders full disclosure of district fees
General News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the region to submit their gazetted fees and levies to the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) for review. The directive is aimed at ensuring that taxes and levies imposed by the assemblies, particularly on mining operations, conform to the provisions of the Local Government Act. The move follows reports that some MMDAs have been collecting taxes and levies on equipment and tools used in illegal mining activities within the region. “Assemblies should strictly follow local government guidelines and statutory procedures when fixing fees and levies,” he said. The Regional Minister also encouraged members of the newly inaugurated town planning committees to work diligently towards the development of the Ashanti Region.
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February 13, 2026 13:12 UTC
Speaker calls for Parliament's independence, pushes for e-voting in House
Speaking on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the launch of Parliament’s five-year corporate strategic plan, Bagbin lamented the infrastructural limitations that continue to hinder the work of the House. According to him, even routine decision-making has been difficult, as consensus is often required before voting can take place. Bagbin also emphasised that the strategic plan is designed to strengthen Parliament’s institutional capacity, improve efficiency, and ensure that the legislature is equipped to meet the demands of modern governance. “Now we are trying to upload an IT where we can have e-voting in the House. Minority demands immediate arrest over unlawful closure of NHIS office in Tema CentralVKB/VPOWhat some cocoa farmers said about government's new reforms
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February 13, 2026 13:12 UTC