ECG announces scheduled power outages across regions for maintenance works
General News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comResidents in several regions of Ghana have been advised to prepare for scheduled power interruptions next week as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes planned maintenance works aimed at improving service delivery. According to a report by myjoyonline.com, the operation will begin on Sunday, February 8, and continue through Friday, February 13, 2026. Temporary outages will affect communities in Accra East, Accra West, Central, and the Tema regions. In Accra East, staggered outages will occur across multiple days. A separate maintenance exercise on Monday, February 9,2026 will affect North Dzorwulu, Lancet Laboratory, Mensvic Hotel, Ghana Link, Agbogba School Park, Academic City, Boshye DVLA, and Boshye Narhman.
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February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Police arrest 53-year-old man for threat of death and illegal possession of a firearm
Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: classfmonline.comThe Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly threatening an investigator with a firearm and unlawfully possessing a weapon and ammunition. The suspect, identified as Seth Welbeck, was apprehended on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, on charges of threat of death and possession of firearms and ammunition without lawful authority. Police said that after court proceedings, while being escorted to the court cells, the suspect requested permission from the investigator to lock his vehicle. With the assistance of court officials and witnesses, the investigator swiftly overpowered and disarmed the suspect before any harm could occur. The Accra Regional Police Command has cautioned the public against acts of violence, threats, or unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, warning that such actions endanger lives and property.
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February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Give the power back to farmers - Franklin Cudjoe to COCOBOD
Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to deregulate the cocoa sector. Speaking on Channel One TV’s ‘The Big Issue’, Franklin Cudjoe said farmers should be allowed to form cooperatives and negotiate directly with buyers, rather than being restricted to COCOBOD’s marketing monopoly. Buyers shun Ghana’s cocoa over high prices – COCOBOD laments. His comments come at a time when Ghana’s cocoa industry is grappling with challenges, including fluctuating international prices and rising production costs. Currently, COCOBOD has released more than GH¢620 million in February 2026 to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to settle outstanding payments and enable them to pay cocoa farmers for their produce.
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February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Dr Apaak appeals to SSA-UoG, TEWU, FUSSAG to call off strike
Dr Apaak made the appeal after chairing a meeting at the Ministry of Education on behalf of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, with the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG). In a Facebook post after the engagement, Dr Apaak said the discussions were frank and constructive, focusing on the issues that triggered the ongoing strike by senior university staff. TEWU, FUSSAG, and SSA-UoG call off intended strike“I urged them to also continue with their engagements with the National Labour Commission to reach an amicable resolution,” Dr Apaak added. Members of the SSA-UoG on Tuesday declared a nationwide strike to protest recent changes to their conditions of service by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission. Dr Apaak said the government remains committed to dialogue and consensus-building, stressing that sustained engagement among all parties is essential to restoring calm on campuses and ensuring that students are not unduly affected by the dispute.
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February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
'NPP is shivering because of 24-hour economy policy' – Isaac Adongo
Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has stated that the New Patriotic Party is unsettled by the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy. Dr Amoah punches holes in NDC’s 24-hour economy frameworkHe emphasised the need for effective coordination among government agencies to create an enabling environment for its successful implementation. And that is where NPP will remain in opposition for the next 30 years because of the 24-hour economy. Parliament has approved the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, creating the 24-Hour Economy Authority to accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation. The bill establishes the legal and regulatory framework for formalising the 24-hour economy, enabling the Authority to implement the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, aimed at increasing productivity and fostering inclusive growth.
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February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Bullgod embarks on project to enhance cells and inmate experience
Entertainment of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comArtiste manager and media personality Bullgod has expressed how bad police cell experiences have pushed him to embark on an art project called "Adopt a Cell". This project, he said, is aimed at bringing some level of comfort to detained people in various police cells. While speaking in a recent interview, Bullgod said this initiative came to him after he was detained in a Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) cells to 72 hours. According to him, he has had his fair share police cell experience: bad odour, lack of water, bad hygiene and the lack of inmate being able to go out and stretch, compared to prison cells. And the funny thing is the people behind cells in police custodies, they suffer more than the people in prison.
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February 08, 2026 13:32 UTC
OSP launches probe into NPP, NDC primaries over vote-buying allegations
General News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched investigations into alleged vote-buying during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries held earlier this year. In a report by myjoyonline.com on February 8, 2026, the OSP has commenced investigations into the NPP presidential primaries conducted on January 31, 2026, as well as the NDC parliamentary primaries at Ayawaso East on February 7, 2026. “The investigations focus on allegations of vote buying, vote selling, and the sources of funding of the alleged corrupt acts,” the OSP stated. According to a statement released by the OSP, the anti-corruption body also launched a real-time investigation during the NDC primaries in Ayawaso East following reports of electoral malpractice and intimidation. https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/NDC-sets-up-committee-to-probe-alleged-vote-buying-in-Ayawaso-East-primaries-2020787“During the conduct of the NDC parliamentary primaries… one of the candidates allegedly abetted thugs to attack an officer of the OSP physically,” the notice said.
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February 08, 2026 11:31 UTC
‘Prez Mahama, the galamsey wossop?’ - Wanluv asks in viral freestyle
Rapper and alternative music artiste, Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, also known as 'Wanlov the Kubolor', dropped a freestyle appealing to President John Dramani Mahama to tackle illegal mining (galamsey). He started by highlighting the severe water shortages in parts of Accra, specifically the Teshie environs and how some rivers have been affected by galamsey activities. Wanlov further cited some effects of galamsey, including health problems associated with consuming contaminated water and the rejection of agricultural products by international buyers. Citing the concerns of the youth, Wanlov noted that simply burning excavators and other mining equipment would only leave the youth idle and push them into crime. The freestyle was met with positive reactions from the online community, who praised Wanlov for the raw urgency and the social commentary.
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February 08, 2026 09:51 UTC
GIADEC, TDC and ARISE to commence a major national industrialisation park
He noted that government directed GIADEC and TDC to develop a large-scale industrial park aimed at driving job creation, attracting global investment, and building a modern industrial base centred on aluminium processing and manufacturing. The planned industrial park will be developed on approximately 122.7 hectares of land within the Tema Heavy Industrial Area, specifically on TDC lands. He further indicated that, as part of feasibility validation, a high-powered Ghanaian delegation visited ARISE industrial parks in Benin to assess operations and economic outcomes before advancing the partnership. Ankrah stressed that the industrial park is expected to deepen Ghana’s aluminium value chain, promote value addition, reduce raw material exports, and create significant employment opportunities. The ARISE–GIADEC–TDC Industrial Park Project is expected to serve as a major driver of Ghana’s long-term industrial growth and economic transformation agenda.
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February 08, 2026 09:29 UTC
Mussa Dankwah demands OSP probe into Ayawaso East Primaries
Showdown as Baba Jamal faces late MP’s widow, 3 others in NDC Ayawaso East primariesWitnesses and media reports confirmed that Baba Jamal’s campaign team distributed 32-inch Television Sets and boiled eggs to delegates participating in the poll. When confronted with the allegations, Baba Jamal remained defiant, describing his actions as a long-standing personal tradition of generosity rather than an attempt to buy votes. Ayawaso East Primary: NDC reacts to vote-buying allegationsMussa Dankwah, however, rejected this defence, arguing that treating such acts as mere administrative lapses undermines the presidency's "Reset Agenda." “The president must refer what happened in Ayawaso East to the OSP if we are to take the reset agenda seriously,” he said. The primaries saw a 431-vote win for Baba Jamal against 399 for Hajia Amina Adam.
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February 08, 2026 09:19 UTC
NDC Ayawaso East Primaries: Watch videos of delegates carrying TV ‘gifts’
The former High Commissioner was accused of inducing voters with various items, including money, motorbikes, and television sets. Following Baba Jamal’s recall, videos of people believed to be delegates carrying 32-inch Nasco TV sets surfaced. One of the videos showed scores of people emerging from a compound holding 32-inch Nasco TV sets. Delegates are receiving 32-inch television sets from Baba Jamal’s campaign team as voting continues in the Ayawaso East NDC primary. Delegates are receiving 32-inch television sets from Baba Jamal’s campaign team as voting continues in the Ayawaso East NDC primary.
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February 08, 2026 09:14 UTC
Buyers shun Ghana’s cocoa over high prices – COCOBOD laments
Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comInternational buyers are increasingly turning away from Ghana’s cocoa, citing higher prices compared to beans from other producing countries, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Randy Abbey, has said. The challenge, he said, stems from Ghana’s pricing model, which guarantees farmers a relatively high return. This was set when global cocoa prices were strong, averaging around $7,200 per tonne. This has created a significant gap between Ghana’s cocoa and beans from competitors such as Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ecuador, and Brazil. With cocoa available across West Africa, Latin America, and Asia, Ghana faces mounting pressure to balance farmer welfare with market competitiveness.
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February 08, 2026 08:48 UTC
Why Franklin Cudjoe wants Ayawaso East Primaries annulled
In a post shared on social media, Cudjoe urged the NDC to hold itself to a higher moral standard than its opponents. Ayawaso East NDC Primaries: Global InfoAnalytics forecast misses mark“The NDC should annul the Ayawaso East elections and punish culprits who violated the electoral code. NDC, be different!” Cudjoe shared on his Facebook page on February 7, 2026. In a swift response to the burgeoning scandal, President John Dramani Mahama has officially recalled Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. The Presidency noted that while various contestants faced allegations, Baba Jamal was the only serving public officer among them.
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February 08, 2026 08:24 UTC
Here is how much street sweepers will be paid by AMA
Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comStreet sweepers are set to receive a significant increase in their salaries, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey, has announced. According to him, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has confirmed that the monthly allowance for street sweepers will be raised from GH¢400 to GH¢800. Speaking on Citi News, the Accra Mayor explained that the move is intended to ensure sweepers take home a fair wage, which will also motivate them to work more effectively. We thank God His Excellency John Mahama has introduced the 24-Hour Economy, which is helping AMA operate 24/7,” Allotey said. Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey further revealed that plans are underway to deploy tricycles, popularly known as aboboyaa, to improve waste collection in Accra’s Central Business District.
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February 08, 2026 08:18 UTC