Baba Jamal reacts to recall by President Mahama, vote-buying allegations
Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer High Commissioner of Ghana to Nigeria, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, has spoken out for the first time following his recall by President John Dramani Mahama. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, who is now the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso East Constituency, denied allegations of vote-buying in party primaries held on February 7, 2026, which led to his recall. In a statement issued on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Baba Jamal pledged his full cooperation with any investigation the party undertakes on the matter. He also thanked the NDC members in Ayawaso East for entrusting him to lead them into the by-election scheduled for March 3, 2026. The Majority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate cancellation of the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries and the disqualification of any candidates found to have engaged in vote-buying.
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February 08, 2026 22:44 UTC
What happened at Ayawaso East must never happen again – Victor Smith condemns vote-buying
“Corruption in our national life does not begin in the office - it begins in the campaign,” Ambassador Smith stated. Once such a person gains appointment or public office, governance is no longer about service. “What happened at Ayawaso East must never be allowed to happen again,” he said, calling on law enforcement agencies to take appropriate actions against those involved. Once such a person gains appointment or public office, governance is no longer about service. Public office must never become a business venture whose profits are extracted from the suffering of citizens.
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February 08, 2026 21:38 UTC
Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers threaten one-week strike over VAT increase
Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has raised concerns over the newly implemented Value Added Tax (VAT) regime under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), warning that the policy is distorting competition within the spare parts trade and could trigger a one-week strike if not urgently reviewed. Under the current regime, the same item attracts GH¢100 in VAT, pushing the price to GH¢600.”Abossey Okai spare parts dealers demand VAT review“This represents an additional GH¢80 burden on consumers for the same product,” the Association noted. A key concern highlighted is the unequal impact of the VAT system on dealers who source spare parts locally rather than importing directly. While reaffirming its support for government’s efforts to broaden the tax base and strengthen domestic revenue mobilization, the Association described the 20 percent effective VAT rate as excessively high for the spare parts trade. It proposed either a reduced VAT rate of between five and eight percent for spare parts dealers, or the introduction of a sector-specific simplified VAT scheme at a flat rate of about three percent, applied uniformly regardless of whether goods are imported directly or sourced locally.
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February 08, 2026 21:29 UTC
National Sanitation Day exercise is a civic responsibility – NADMO official
Regional News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: GNADaniel Korda, an official of the Adaklu District National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) on Saturday urged Ghanaians to see the National Sanitation Day exercise as a civic responsibility. “The Day if embraced by all of us will make our homes and communities clean and tidy,” he said. Korda stated this when he joined the people of Adaklu Kodzobi in a massive cleanup exercise to mark the February 2026 edition of the National Sanitation Day (NSD). Kobla said her office would soon collaborate with community leaders to prosecute those who refused to participate in the exercise in the various communities in the district. Seth Soglo, a youth leader of the community stated that the community even before the directive of the President was using the first Saturday in a month as their communal labour day.
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February 08, 2026 21:04 UTC
God does not release messages through charlatans - Rex Omar on prophecies
He, however, noted that many individuals, especially evangelists and prophets, exaggerate their abilities and tend to speak on what they see without direction from God. So when prophets come to sit on television and give prophecy, do you call this a prophet? God does not release messages through charlatans,” he said. You cannot come and tell me because you are a prophet; God has told you something about me. Fear of failure, fear of death, fear of rejection, disease, and all that.
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February 08, 2026 19:40 UTC
Majority calls for annulment of Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries
Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Majority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate cancellation of the party’s parliamentary primaries held in the Ayawaso East constituency following allegations of vote-buying. Ayawaso East NDC Primary: Baba Jamal defends distribution of TV sets, food items“The Members of the Majority Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has become aware of the widely circulated allegations of vote Clabuying in the just concluded NDC parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency,” it said. After what it described as “extensive deliberations”, the Majority Caucus said it had resolved to formally communicate its position to the Functional Executive Committee of the NDC. “That the primaries of the NDC organised in the Ayawaso East Constituency be annulled immediately,” parts of the statement read. “The NDC Majority Caucus remains committed to restoring integrity to our politics,” it added.
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February 08, 2026 19:18 UTC
Legendary Ghanaian musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90
Entertainment of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLegendary Ghanaian guitarist and composer Ebo Taylor has died at the age of 90. The highlife pioneer passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, leaving behind a rich legacy of music that shaped Ghana’s sound and influenced generations worldwide. Ebo Taylor, widely regarded as a pioneer of modern Ghanaian music, played a key role in shaping the sound of highlife through his fusion of traditional Fante rhythms, jazz, and other global influences. Ebo Taylor: The Ghanaian musician who helped put West African music on the world mapThe festival, which coincided with his 90th birthday, drew music lovers and admirers from across the globe to Ghana to celebrate his life and legacy. Many remember Taylor not only for his groundbreaking music but also for his enduring influence on Ghanaian culture and the international music scene.
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February 08, 2026 19:00 UTC
Mahama Ayariga withdraws from NDC committee investigating vote-buying allegations
Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMajority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has withdrawn from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) investigation committee probing alleged vote-buying in the party’s Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries, citing the firm position taken by the Majority Caucus in Parliament. “In view of the position taken by the Caucus of the NDC in Parliament regarding cancellation of the Ayawaso East primary, it has become untenable for me to serve on the Investigation Committee set up by the National Executive of the NDC,” Mr Ayariga stated. The NDC had earlier constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations of widespread inducement and vote-buying during the primaries held last Saturday in the Ayawaso East constituency. “In line with the Party’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and ethical political conduct, the Committee will investigate the allegations and make appropriate recommendations, including sanctions where necessary,” the statement said. Meanwhile, the NDC Majority Caucus in Parliament has formally called for the annulment of the primaries and the disqualification of candidates found culpable.
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February 08, 2026 18:40 UTC
'Aso' was written in a trotro - Kwabena Kwabena reflects
Entertainment of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVeteran Ghanaian highlife musician, Kwabena Kwabena, has revealed that his most popular song, “Aso”, was written at the back of a trotro while he was a student at Accra Polytechnic. Speaking in an interview, he explained that about 70 percent of the songs on the Aso album were composed during his commutes from school to his house. "Aso was written in a trotro, that album I would say I wrote about 70% to 80% of the songs in a trotro. Kwabena Kwabena further stated that 20 years from now, he's looking at relaxing, doing a show once a year and charging a million dollars for those shows. "20 years from now, I wouldn't say I'd be retired, but I'd be relaxing and doing shows once a year, and I charge a million dollars," he maintained.
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February 08, 2026 18:08 UTC
Asante Kotoko eliminated from MTN FA Cup
Sports News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAsante Kotoko have been eliminated from the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2025/26 MTN FA Cup after a home defeat to Aduana Football Club. Asante Kotoko had an early chance to take control of the contest, but captain Samba O’Neil missed from the penalty spot. Aduana proved more composed in the shootout, converting their kicks to secure qualification to the quarterfinals after a 4-2 victory on penalties. The Dormaa-based club will now face Techiman Liberty in the quarterfinal stage of the competition. For Asante Kotoko, the defeat increases the pressure on head coach Karim Zito.
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February 08, 2026 17:58 UTC
Abuakwa North MCE leads clean-up drive
Speaking at the exercise, MCE Charles Darko Yeboah urged all citizens to take the initiative seriously, warning that non-compliance would have legal repercussions. Traditional Authority Pledges Support for Bigger MobilizationDaasebre Adusei Peasah IV, after the event, reaffirmed his commitment to the Clean-Up Exercise, pledging to expand community outreach efforts for the next initiative. "No shops will be allowed to operate during the Clean-Up Exercise. National Initiative Drives Community ResponsibilityThe Nationwide Monthly Clean-Up Exercise, a flagship program of the government, is held on the first Saturday of every month. With robust partnerships between local leaders, law enforcement, and the public, the Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly remains a model for nationwide sanitation campaigns.
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February 08, 2026 17:42 UTC
President Mahama orders Minerals Commission to license UMaT mine
Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minerals Commission to immediately issue a mining license to the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) to enable it operate its model small-scale mine. “The Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission is here, and I wish that by the time we leave here he makes a commitment to issue the license to the university. “His minister is also here, I expect his minister to direct him to issue that license,” he said. He further instructed the Minerals Commission to work closely with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to fast-track the process, stressing the need to support academic institutions in translating theory into practice. UMaT, Ghana’s leading specialised mining university, has for years pursued opportunities to integrate hands-on mining operations into its academic programmes to better prepare graduates for the industry.
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February 08, 2026 17:37 UTC
Prof Francis Allotey: The Ghanaian scientist who made history in mathematical physics
General News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comProfessor Francis Kofi Ampenyin Allotey made history in 1966 as the first Ghanaian to earn a PhD in Mathematical Physics from Princeton University in the US. Meet Prof Tengan: The legend in academia, building and civil engineering industry in GhanaFrom a young age, Prof Allotey developed exceptional curiosity. He was the first African to be accepted to Princeton’s Math Department and the first Ghanaian to earn a doctorate degree in Mathematical sciences. "At Princeton, Allotey was advised by Robert Oppenheimer on his PhD dissertation. Through this work, he developed the method known as the Allotey Formalism, used to determine matter in outer space."
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February 08, 2026 16:28 UTC
Here is when government will roll out its free primary healthcare programme
Health News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the government plans to roll out its free primary healthcare programme by the first week of April 2026. He said Ghanaians will not be required to pay to access basic healthcare services at the primary level. According to Mintah Akandoh, the free primary healthcare system will work hand-in-hand with a robust national health insurance policy, which will enable citizens to access higher levels of healthcare beyond the primary stage. “When you have a very strong national health insurance scheme, what it does is that after the free primary healthcare, the national health insurance will also help you to access healthcare above the primary level,” he noted. “If we are sending free primary healthcare, we all know that our primary healthcare facilities are challenged.
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February 08, 2026 16:07 UTC
Ghana pushes stronger legal frameworks for digital innovation
Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: gbcghanaonline.comThe Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening legal and policy frameworks to support the country’s growing digital economy. The Deputy Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, made this known while speaking on behalf of the sector minister, Samuel Nartey George, at the TechLaw Conference 2026 and the launch of AITLAP Africa at the University of Ghana School of Law. He said the establishment of AITLAP Africa is timely and closely aligned with government efforts to strengthen regulatory frameworks in key areas, including financial technology (fintech), e-commerce, data protection, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Sukparu further reaffirmed the ministry’s open-door policy and pledged support for partnerships with AITLAP Africa to promote research, capacity building and public education on digital rights and emerging technologies. He urged stakeholders in the legal and technology ecosystems to actively contribute to shaping Ghana’s digital future through informed dialogue, innovation and policy engagement.
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February 08, 2026 15:17 UTC