Politics of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBaba Ali Yussif, the candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election, has conceded defeat. Speaking to the media at the constituency’s collation centre, Ali Yussif indicated that the collation of the by-election results by his team showed that he had lost. Ali Yussif indicated that he is not disappointed with the outcome of the election, saying, “Why should I be disappointed? According to the results, Baba Jamal garnered about 10,803 votes, representing 63.33% of the total votes cast. His closest contender, Baba Ali Yussif of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), polled 4,000 votes, representing 23.45% of the total votes cast.

General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comUnconfirmed results of the just-ended Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election, sighted by GhanaWeb, show that the candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Baba Jamal, has won the election. According to the results, Baba Jamal garnered about 10,803 votes, representing 63.33% of the total votes cast. The Ayawaso East by-election was necessitated by the demise of the NDC Member of Parliament (MP), Naser Toure Mahama. Five men — NDC’s Baba Jamal, NPP’s Baba Ali Yussif, Ibrahim Iddrisu of the Liberal People’s Party (LPP), as well as independent candidates Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Sanda and David Kannor — contested in the March 3, 2026, by-election. The Ayawaso East Constituency has been in existence since the creation of the Fourth Republic, which implies that the constituency has had nine parliamentary elections.

General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comNational Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ayawaso East, Baba Jamal, has stated that he has urged his supporters to remain calm as they head to the polls, to ensure voting proceeds peacefully. Baba Jamal also praised the police for their conduct, saying security officers had handled the situation well and helped maintain calm at the various centres. 'Don't create problems for Nima' - Baba Jamal supporters warn NDC“I know it will pick up as the day goes by,” he said confidently. “I've already advised all my supporters to stay calm and also be law-abiding. Reflecting on his aspirations, Baba Jamal expressed faith in God and hope for the future.

Entertainment of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comClement Yaw Yeboah Abrefa has shared details of the emotional and social challenges he faced after marrying popular media personality Oheneni Adazoa. By 2004, they were officially married despite living in different countries at the time. While Abrefa was in Ghana, Adazoa was based in the United Kingdom, and their marriage ceremony was conducted between their families. It took about one and a half years after the marriage before Adazoa returned to Ghana in November 2005. Some even said I had married a ghost.

Crime & Punishment of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comNine public officers, including five Customs officials, have been arrested in connection with the interception of a container carrying a large consignment of undeclared Tramadol at the Tema Port. The arrests follow a major seizure by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), which uncovered 299 cartons containing 146,932,000 tablets of Tramadol Hydrochloride (250mg and 225mg), weighing approximately 34,847.2 kilograms. In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the GRA said the seizure “was triggered by intelligence received by the Preventive Wing of the Customs Division. “However, a joint re-examination conducted by Customs officers and the Central Revenue Monitoring Team on March 1, 2026, uncovered large quantities of concealed and undeclared Tramadol tablets hidden within the container,” the statement added. The importer and declarant have been handed over to the police to assist with investigations, while the seized consignment remains under Customs control.

General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Founder of Parliament Chapel International, Apostle Francis Amoako Atta, appears to have accurately prophesied about the ousting of a world leader following the killing of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Videos have emerged of the apostle foretelling the death of the Supreme Leader, which he said would happen in the year 2026. The prophet is heard saying in the videos that, whether the Supreme Leader likes it or not, he and his regime will not exist after 2026. Prophet Amoako Atta correctly predicted the ousting of the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, which happened in January 2026. During his sermon, Amoako Atta cautioned the Venezuelan leader to consider going into exile or risk being overthrown.

Under the new price floor, motorists are expected to pay GH¢10.46 per litre of petrol and GH¢11.42 per litre of diesel. The NPA has stated that no Oil Marketing Company (OMC) is permitted to sell below the revised prices. This represents a slight increase compared to the second pricing window of February 2026, when petrol sold at GH¢10.24 per litre. GOIL has also revised its prices, with petrol now at GH¢10.46, diesel at GH¢12.53, and Super XP at GH¢13.50. For consumers, the fuel price hike could translate into higher prices for goods and services, as motorists and vehicle owners will likely spend more on fuel in the coming days.

The arrests follow the seizure by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of a container loaded with 299 cartons containing 146,932,000 tablets (250mg and 225mg) of undeclared Tramadol Hydrochloride, equivalent to 34,847.2 kilogrammes. GRA intercepts 12 articulated trucks over suspected transit violationsThe seizure was triggered by intelligence received by the Preventive wing of the Customs Division. Container number TGHU6228715, cleared under Bill of Entry 40226151187, was detained on February 26, 2026, and transferred to a Customs-controlled area in Tema for further examination. Fake Dollar Syndicate Busted: 11 foreign nationals face trialHowever, a joint re-examination conducted by Customs officers and the Central Revenue Monitoring Team on March 1, 2026, uncovered significant discrepancies. In addition to some of the declared items, officers discovered large quantities of concealed and undeclared Tramadol tablets hidden within the container.

The feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was killed after being wounded in a military operation aimed at capturing him. His death has since triggered a surge of violence across Jalisco, the cartel’s stronghold. Now, Mexican publication Milenio reports that before his death, El Mencho had quietly secured a significant number of tickets for matches at Estadio Akron, one of the venues selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Police, bloggers and others will be sent to the World Cup – Kofi AdamsThe stadium, located near Guadalajara, is scheduled to host four matches during the tournament, which will be jointly staged by Mexico, United States and Canada. According to the report, the cartel boss intended to distribute the coveted tickets as rewards to his closest political and business allies.

Politics of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVoting in the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election has officially ended, with electoral officials now sorting and counting ballots at polling stations across the constituency. According to the Electoral Commission (EC), the by-election was largely peaceful. Even though polling stations are large and sometimes not very conducive, the officials and candidate agents have been competent,” he noted. Results from the various polling stations will be collated and declared by the EC once counting is completed. LIVE UPDATES: Ayawaso East by-election takes placeJKB/MAAyawaso East By-Election: Presiding Officer David Chinery explains voting process

Sports News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Black Queens produced a convincing 4-0 win against Russia in the Pink Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Both sides came into the game strong, with Ghana dismantling Hong Kong 4-0 and Russia defeating Tanzania 4-1. The Black Queens continued to dominate in the second half, creating several chances. Eventually, Patience Zakaria scored the fourth goal to complete their second consecutive 4-0 win in the tournament. The Black Queens will face Tanzania in their next game, provided that safety conditions permit, amid the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran.

Business News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has convened a high-level meeting with Ghana’s petroleum sector stakeholders to assess the potential impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on the country’s fuel supply. Discussions focused on heightened global oil market volatility, possible supply chain disruptions, freight cost fluctuations, and potential effects on domestic pricing and consumer welfare. US-Israel-Iran Conflict: Brent crude oil price rises to $80 per barrelThe Ministry quoted the Energy Minister, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, as saying, “We need to be proactive in safeguarding Ghana’s energy supply reliability. The ministry said it will continue monitoring developments closely and provide timely updates as the situation evolves. MAUnderstanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech

General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana Immigration Service (GIS) has confirmed the arrest of eleven foreign nationals at Tuba in the Ga South Municipality over alleged counterfeit US dollar operation. The suspects were picked up on January 5, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation by the Anti-Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Taskforce Unit of the Weija Sector Command. He also disclosed that between January and March 2026, the command rescued 42 other foreign nationals who were allegedly trafficked into Ghana to engage in cyber fraud activities. “Earlier this year, a major operation led to the arrest of 11 foreign nationals involved in producing counterfeit currency. These individuals were brought into the country illegally and engaged in the printing of fake money,” he said.

Business News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has announced that the government plans to launch an online visa issuance platform by December 2026 to streamline the application process. Speaking at a town hall meeting with Ghanaians in Southern California, Ambassador Smith introduced the initiative, “Ghana 2.0: Empowering the Next Generation of Diaspora Investors and Streamlining Consulate Services.”He explained that the programme is designed to attract foreign direct investment into the country. Ambassador Victor Smith woos US investors, Ghanaians in the diasporaAccording to him, his core mission as Ambassador is to foster strategic partnerships with both Americans and Ghanaians to create jobs, strengthen industries, and expand opportunities in Ghana. Smith further noted that Ghana cannot afford to have its brightest minds scattered across the globe without structured avenues for contribution. For his part, the President of the Ghana Association of Southern California, Marty Odonkor, remarked that the initiative forms part of a broader agenda to reset and rebuild Ghana through structured collaboration and partnership.

Three days before independence was formally declared, March 3 marked a critical period of the final preparations, rehearsals, and diplomatic coordination ahead of the historic transition to independence. As Ghana prepares to commemorate its 69th Independence in few days, GhanaWeb takes readers down the memory lane, revisiting some notable events that took place on March 3, 1957. Final security coordination in AccraAuthorities held crucial security briefings to ensure a smooth and incident-free independence celebration. With thousands expected to converge in Accra, security arrangements were reviewed around key ceremonial grounds, including the Polo Grounds — now known as Independence Square. Consultations led by Kwame NkrumahPrime Minister Kwame Nkrumah met with close associates to review his historic independence speech.