Alhaji Ali Suraj declares bid to enter National Nasara Organiser race
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.
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February 18, 2026 13:58 UTC
Auto dealers respond to 15% price cut announcement
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.
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February 18, 2026 13:17 UTC
Ernestina Fosu sets the record straight on Daddy Lumba’s second funeral
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.
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February 18, 2026 11:51 UTC
President Mahama rejects calls to dismiss EC and OSP leadership
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).
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February 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
'Say it with your chest' – Henry challenges Prestianni over Vinícius remark
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.
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February 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
FLASHBACK: Ken Ofori-Atta expected to return to Ghana in May - Afenyo-Markin
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
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February 18, 2026 09:58 UTC
Here's how much COCOBOD will save monthly from salary cuts
Business News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has revealed that its latest decision to cut salaries of its executive management and senior staff could save the Board about GH¢5 million monthly. COCOBOD management and senior staff take salary cutsSpeaking in an interview on Eyewitness News on February 17, 2026, Jerome Sam, Head of COCOBOD's Public Affairs, said the salary adjustment is part of efforts to align expenditure with revenue. He added that the move demonstrates COCOBOD's resolve in managing its internal crisis and addressing the needs of Ghanaian cocoa farmers. “From where I sit, tentatively at least, some GH¢5 million can be saved on a monthly basis. He also emphasised that COCOBOD management has initiated procurement reforms and a staff rationalisation exercise to help stabilise the Board's finances.
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February 18, 2026 09:51 UTC
FULL DOCUMENTARY: GhanaWeb exposes the 'dark side of Kayamata' ruining lives
Kayamata, which began as a traditional rite for brides in the northern parts of West Africa, has over time evolved into a commercialised practice. Initially rooted in cultural rituals, it later gained a reputation for being tied to love charms and spiritual activities. This documentary investigates and exposes the controversies surrounding Kayamata, while exploring the belief systems, social narratives, and misconceptions that sustain them. It features perspectives from victims, perpetrators, spiritual leaders, pastors, gynecologists, and psychologists, each offering insight based on their experiences and professional viewpoints. While spiritual leaders discuss their interpretations of the forces behind the practice, medical and psychological experts highlight the health and emotional consequences linked to the use of unregulated substances or manipulative dynamics.
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February 18, 2026 09:22 UTC
Walewale MP warns of looming 'resource curse' amid cocoa farmers' crisis
Addressing Parliament on February 17, 2026, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker lamented the worsening conditions facing cocoa farmers across the country, insisting the matter should transcend political divisions. “This is not a southern issue or a southern issue, it’s a national issue. It cannot be right that Ghana is not getting it right when it comes to our gold and our cocoa. It cannot be right that we’re selling gold and making losses and we’re selling cocoa and making losses." As we speak now, what has caused this problem is purely a misstep of strategy.”“How do you make your cocoa prices spot price when you know that your market is a foreign market.
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February 18, 2026 08:56 UTC
Government clears GH¢10 billion DDEP interest obligations
Business News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has announced the settlement of GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). "The settlement covers cedi-denominated DDEP coupon obligations in line with the restructuring memorandum and Government’s broader debt management and fiscal consolidation strategy," the Ministry said. Government to introduce new Cocoa Bill with 70% FOB price guaranteeThe payment covers cedi-denominated DDEP coupon obligations in accordance with the restructuring memorandum and forms part of government’s broader debt management strategy aimed at restoring sustainability and rebuilding investor confidence. Government reaffirmed its commitment to meeting all future DDEP obligations, citing stronger fiscal buffers, improving macroeconomic fundamentals, declining inflation, easing interest rates, and a relatively stable cedi as key drivers supporting the recovery. The Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), introduced in 2022, was designed to restructure Ghana’s mounting debt burden and enable the country to qualify for support under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.
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February 18, 2026 08:25 UTC
'You are not in the witness box' - Afenyo-Markin chides Trade Minister
The minister was addressing questions regarding the government’s commitment to revitalising Ghana’s industrial sector, expanding exports and positioning the country as a competitive manufacturing hub in West Africa. However, Afenyo-Markin, who also represents the Efuttu Constituency as Member of Parliament, criticised her responses, arguing that they were overly brief and lacked detail. “Mr Speaker, I noticed that the Minister, any time she’s asked a supplementary question, it is yes, no or I don’t know. Mr Speaker, the minister must know that she is not in the witness box. So, Mr Speaker, she should explain to this House the incentives that the government has put in place to support the private sector,” he added.
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February 18, 2026 08:24 UTC
Komenda Sugar Factory plunged into darkness as ECG, GWL cut services
Business News of Tuesday, 17 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has disclosed that the long-struggling Komenda Sugar Factory has been cut off from both electricity and water over unpaid utility bills. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the sector minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, said the factory was disconnected from the national grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana and had its water supply halted by the Ghana Water Limited due to outstanding debts. Komenda Sugar Factory to be operationalized on expedited timeline – Trade minister“The factory has been disconnected from the national grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana and water supply by Ghana Water Company Limited due to unpaid bills. BizTech: Watch the state of Komenda Sugar Factory after lease to Indian investorsTo turn things around, she revealed that government has engaged a transaction advisor to help attract a strategic investor to revive the facility. The move signals renewed efforts to breathe life into the factory, which many see as key to reducing sugar imports and strengthening Ghana’s industrial base.
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February 18, 2026 07:56 UTC
Family announces funeral plans for former Radio Univers Station Manager Alhaji
Alhaji of Radio Univers is dead“On Thursday, 10am we will do the funeral, Aduwa, for Dr Abubakari. Alhaji Kasim disclosed that prior to his passing, the former Station Manager of Radio Univers had been unwell for some time and had been receiving treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre. For more than three decades, he devoted his life to Radio Univers, beginning as a student journalist and rising through the ranks to become Station Manager of the University of Ghana’s non-commercial campus radio station. In recognition of his dedicated service, Radio Univers alumni organised a dinner in his honour on June 6, 2025, just two days after his birthday. Family announces funeral plans for former Radio Univers boss Alhaji:AK/AM
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February 18, 2026 07:56 UTC
GBA has lost its credibility and crippled itself - Dafeamekpor
General News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comRockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Majority Chief Whip, has criticised the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), claiming the association is no longer as relevant or credible as it once was. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on February 17, 2026, Dafeamekpor dismissed suggestions that his decision to establish the Law Society of Ghana amounts to an attempt to weaken the GBA. GBA has lost its glory as a professional body,” he stated. According to Dafeamekpor, the GBA has repeatedly adopted what he described as an anti-government stance whenever the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been in office. GBA has lost its glory and lustre as a professional body,” he said.
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February 18, 2026 06:53 UTC
Edem Agbana to petition GES over 'dehumanising' content in textbook
PTA of Achimota Preparatory school to petition President Akufo-Addo over GES takeoverHe said such an approach risks misrepresenting history and undermining the lived experiences of those affected by colonial rule. The MP further characterised colonisation as inhuman and described it as a systematic violation of human rights, dignity and identity. He cautioned against allowing what he views as distorted historical narratives to influence young learners in Ghana’s classrooms. Edem Agbana said his petition to the GES will demand an urgent review of the textbook, the recall of existing copies, and the removal of perspectives he considers harmful from the national curriculum. Family announces funeral plans for former Radio Univers boss Alhaji:AK/AM
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February 18, 2026 06:53 UTC