Giving money to electorates is business, not service – Baba Ali Yussif condemns vote buying
Politics of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, Baba Ali Yussif, has condemned vote buying while outlining plans to boost infrastructure development in the constituency if given the nod. He also pledged an effective parliamentary representation as his top priority ahead of the upcoming by-election in the constituency. “You need development. You need infrastructure. On the issue of vote buying, the NPP candidate described the practice as an electoral offence that undermines Ghana’s democracy.
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February 24, 2026 21:59 UTC
Expert calls for shift from road-dominant transport to multi-modal system
He has consequently called for an urgent shift toward a fully integrated transport system. “We should implement an integrated transport system. In Ghana, we focus so much on road transport, often to the detriment of others. “By taking into account the collective perspectives of the population, planners can design a system that functions effectively for all,” he said. Sam urged that the proposed reset of Ghana’s urban transport system must prioritise efficiency, safety and data-driven solutions, ensuring the country fully benefits from all available modes of transport.
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February 24, 2026 21:24 UTC
Afenyo-Markin demands probe into Charles Amissah’s death
General News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has called for a full parliamentary probe into the circumstances that led to the death of a hit-and-run victim, Charles Amissah, after he was allegedly denied emergency medical care at three major hospitals in Accra. “Mr Speaker, with your directive, summon the Chief Executive Officers and the heads of the emergency units of the three hospitals involved. "They should establish conclusively whether the 2018 Ghana Health Service directive was breached and finally determine whether professional misconduct or negligence occurred. Beyond the hospitals, Afenyo-Markin also turned attention to the individual who knocked down the victim and fled the scene. He urged the Ghana Police Service to intensify its manhunt and bring the driver to justice.
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February 24, 2026 20:20 UTC
Court throws out OSP case against Dr Sledge
General News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which sought confirmation of the freezing of assets belonging to business mogul Dr Sledge and Goldridge Refinery Ltd. According to the report, the court dismissed the application because the OSP failed to provide evidence of corruption or misappropriation against Goldridge Refinery. US$94 Million MIIF Scandal: OSP raids Dr Sledge's Trassaco residence, officesThe report further indicated that the OSP was unable to establish any link between funds deposited by the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) into Goldridge’s Federal Bank account and the properties of Dr Sledge. In his ruling, the judge also noted that the OSP’s actions against Dr Sledge and Goldridge Refinery Ltd appeared to be attempts to enforce contractual obligations owed by Goldridge to MIIF, rather than matters of corruption. It will be recalled that in its half-year report, the OSP listed the MIIF investigation as one of its high-profile cases.
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February 24, 2026 19:42 UTC
Police reveal identities of suspects behind viral school attack
General News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has identified and released details of three suspects, all students of Swedru School of Business, in connection with the violent assault on another student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School during a district inter-schools athletics competition. The suspects, all males, have been identified as Joseph Amoh, 20; Benedict Appiah, 18; and Bilal Mamud, 18. “The suspects were arrested and will be put before court,” the police statement issued on Facebook on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, said. BackgroundThe suspects were captured in a viral video physically assaulting and stoning a student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School during a sporting event. The clash reportedly erupted after tensions between students of Obrachire Senior High Technical School and SWESBUS escalated into a physical confrontation.
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February 24, 2026 18:49 UTC
Akim Oda MP slams government over ‘poor handling’ of doctor postings
His comments come at a time of growing tension over the deployment of young doctors across the country. Acquah, who operates private health facilities, indicated that the private sector is already positioning itself to attract dissatisfied young doctors. “I operate private facilities, and I can tell you, there are a lot of offers for some of these young doctors,” he affirmed. According to him, the attraction is even stronger in major cities where private facilities can offer more flexibility and financial benefits. “It becomes easier for the private sector in the urban centres to absorb them, and that will give them a lot of other advantages.
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February 24, 2026 18:49 UTC
Six Aggrey Memorial students arrested over Adisco student attack
General News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSix students from Aggrey Memorial Senior High School have been apprehended by the Ghana Police Service following a violent assault on a final-year student of Adisadel College. While his friends managed to flee, Rexford was overpowered, kicked to the ground, and severely beaten. According to the report, authorities at Aggrey Memorial SHS acted quickly, handing over the six juvenile suspects to the Kotokuraba Police Station around 7:30 pm on the same day. Rexford’s two companions have indicated that they can identify the attackers, providing key evidence to support the ongoing investigation. In a statement, the Central Regional Police Command reiterated its stance on school violence.
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February 24, 2026 18:44 UTC
Know your nominees for the GhanaWeb Excellence Awards Real Estate category
All of the following have been nominated under the Real Estate category. With a professional network of over 500 connections, Robert remains committed todelivering modern real estate solutions while nurturing lasting relationships with clients and communities. His dedication to excellence has earned him a nomination for the Ghana Web Excellence Awards 2025 in the Real Estate Development category. Since joining Lakeside Estate in 2001, Dr Ayiku has strengthened stakeholderrelationships, enhanced brand credibility, and positioned the company as adistinguished force in Ghana’s real estate industry. He has been nominated for the Ghana Web Excellence Awards 2025 in the Real Estate Development category.
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February 24, 2026 17:59 UTC
Miss Intercontinental Ghana winner drags pageant organisers to court
In an interview on Joy FM, shared on social media on February 21, 2026, Otuteye spoke about the emotional distress the cyberbullying had caused her. Explaining what triggered her decision, she revealed that shortly after the online trolling began, the organisers called her and asked her to return her sash and crown. “Apparently, the international organisation said they had received emails from some concerned individuals who claimed that I did not meet their standards for the international pageant. Following these events, Otuteye has sued the event organisers and is scheduled to appear before the court on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Meanwhile, the organisers of Miss Intercontinental Ghana are yet to respond directly to the allegations.
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February 24, 2026 17:04 UTC
Here is the list of items FABAG wants banned from all land borders
Business News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) has urged the government to extend the ban on selected transit goods to all land borders. In a statement copied to GhanaWeb Business, FABAG said the influx of transit goods through land borders has, over the years, posed serious challenges to legitimate businesses. Extend ban on selected transit goods to all land borders – FABAG. The Association warned that restricting enforcement to a single border risks diversion of transit goods to other entry points, thereby calling for an extended ban on selected transit goods across all land borders. Below is the list of products not to be admitted under the transit regime:RiceSugarCooking OilSpaghettiTin TomatoesSAAuto dealers respond to 15% price cut announcement
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February 24, 2026 16:27 UTC
Why Baba Ali Yussif is highly optimistic about winning Ayawaso East seat
General News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, Baba Ali Yussif, says his deep-rooted ties within the constituency position him strongly to win the seat in the 2026 by-elections. According to him, his upbringing and active involvement in community activities have created bonds across Ayawaso East that transcend partisan lines. Almost every corner in this constituency, you will find one or two people who have had an encounter with me. 'I can win Ayawaso East' - Baba Ali Yussif ahead of by-election“On paper, you may not believe it can happen, but every election has its own dynamics. Yussif expressed confidence that his grassroots appeal and cross-party connections would prove decisive in Ayawaso East, insisting that the constituency’s electoral history demonstrates that no seat is beyond reach.
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February 24, 2026 15:45 UTC
'It won't bring Charles back' - Sister reacts to Korle Bu interdiction
General News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDr Matilda Amissah, sister of the late Charles Amissah, has described the interdiction of four persons by Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as a step forward but says it does not ease the pain of losing her brother. Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old engineer with Promasidor Ghana, reportedly died after he was denied medical attention following a hit-and-run accident. Korle Bu interdicts two doctors, two nursesReacting to the development on JoyNews on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Dr Matilda Amissah said the family remains devastated despite the disciplinary action. We went to the Korle Bu mortuary, and there he was. The interdiction by Korle Bu forms part of ongoing administrative processes following public outrage over the circumstances surrounding his death.
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February 24, 2026 15:39 UTC
'Whether you heard it or not, you comply' - UPSA VC enforces strict dress code
General News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, has announced a dress code policy for students, declaring that compliance will be mandatory. As for Monday, the gentlemen, you have no option than to be in your professional wear,” he said. You are signed for it.”He further clarified that while Monday through Thursday will require formal dressing, students may dress more casually on Fridays. According to him, students may wear faculty-branded apparel or “something simple” on Fridays. However, do not expose your vital, you know, body part, especially the women.”📍📍JUST IN📍📍From Monday to Thursday, formal attire is required.
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February 24, 2026 15:09 UTC
BREAKING: Court sentences man in gruesome killing of Abesim teenagers
General News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Criminal Court 1 of the Accra High Court has sentenced Richard Appiah, a former footballer accused of gruesomely killing two teenagers at Abesim to life imprisonment. The case stems from the killing of 12-year-old Louis Agyemang Jnr and 15-year-old Stephen Sarpong in August 2021 at Abesim near Sunyani. Prosecution evidence indicated that the victims’ bodies were discovered in a locked room in the accused’s residence. A pathologist informed the court that one of the victims died from strangulation, while the other died from severe blood loss. During the trial, the accused admitted causing the deaths but raised a defence of insanity.
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February 24, 2026 15:05 UTC
'Do not compromise the truth' – Rev Wengam charges Clerk of Parliament
General News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has charged Christians in public service not to compromise the truth under any circumstances. He was speaking at a thanksgiving service in honour of the Clerk of Parliament, Ebenezer Dzirtror, at Jehovah Shammah Assembly of God in Accra. Rev Wengam asked Dzietror to serve with absolute diligence, dedication and commitment to his mission as Clerk of Parliament, adding that he should serve in humility, fear of God and holiness. “So you must uphold the virtues of integrity, honesty and Christlikeness, “ Rev Wengam added. For his part, Dzietror pledged to uphold his Christian beliefs, values and principles as Clerk of Parliament.
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February 24, 2026 15:05 UTC