This primary comes less than three years after the party’s primary for the 2024 general election. Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who is a contender in the upcoming primary, emerged victorious in the NPP flagbearer election held on November 4, 2023. According to the official results, Bawumia won with 118,210 votes, representing 61.47% of the total votes cast. His closest contender, Kennedy Agyapong, secured the second position with 71,996 votes, representing 35.52% of the total valid votes. Bawumia declared winner of NPP flagbearer election'I’ll apologise my foot' - Kennedy Agyapong defiant over ‘Bawumia is a liar’ claim:Meanwhile, watch as family of taxi driver murdered at Tetegu recounts incident

Speaking to members and delegates of the NPP in Bantama last night, the MP said Saturday's presidential primary is a crucial one which will elect a leader member of the party and Ghanaians will respect. "This Saturday's election is about choosing a leader for the party who is decent, humble and has respect for all. We are electing a leader who has the vision to create a million job with one idea," he said on January 26, 2026. That is why Bill Gate is not the President of America and Warren Buffet is not President of America. "God has something beautiful for Ghana through Dr. Bawumia so let's all rally behind him."

When the matter was reported to the MCE, he allegedly failed to intervene, prompting the company to involve the Nima Police Station. “The kotobabi toilet facilities was listed for Price Straco Ghana Limited to renovate, operate and also pay revenue to the assembly. “On the 13th of September,2025, Tommy Thompson invaded the toilet with some central Ayawaso boys and some of the boys work as national securities at the osu castle. An injunction preventing Assemblyman Thompson and his agents from further interference. It be recalled that , the company filed a lawsuit against Tommy Thomson, for allegedly using force to seize control of a 20-seater public toilet facility in Kotobabi.

In a recent development, Charlyn Fosu, daughter of the late Daddy Lumba, has filed a misjoinder at the Kumasi High Court, praying the court to remove her name from the letters of administration filed by her mother, Akosua Serwaa, and the late musician’s elder sister, Ernestina Fosu. Speaking to the media after court proceedings on January 26, 2026, Enoch Afoakwa, lawyer for Charlyn Fosu, disclosed that the Kumasi High Court had ruled in his client's favour. According to him, the court granted the application and ordered that his client’s name be struck out of the letters of administration. Daddy Lumba's children speak on letters of administration filed by Akosua Serwaa“We are here because Lumba’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, and his sister, Ernestina Fosu, filed letters of administration to manage the musician’s estate, and in that document, they included Charlyn Fosu’s name. “But Charlyn Fosu, together with the other 10 children, did not agree to apply for letters of administration.

Politics of Tuesday, 27 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has launched a stinging critique of Speaker Alban Bagbin, accusing him of repeatedly permitting what he described as a dangerous “urgency culture” in Parliament, one that allows the Majority side to push bills through under certificates of urgency without the level of scrutiny the public expects. According to him, while the certificate of urgency exists under parliamentary procedure to address exceptional circumstances, it has increasingly become a preferred route for the Majority to compress time, narrow debate, and limit consultation. “Parliament cannot be reduced to a clearing house where critical bills are hurried through because the Majority says so,” Afenyo-Markin said, arguing that the Speaker must be seen as a firm guardian of process rather than an enabler of rushed lawmaking. The Minority Leader said the Speaker must resist what he described as “pressure politics” from the Majority to accelerate legislation without adequate committee review, stakeholder engagement, and a transparent explanation of why a bill qualifies as urgent. Afenyo-Markin maintained that the Minority is not opposed to urgency where it is justified, but said it becomes problematic when used as a default option rather than an exception.

According to him, such messaging is calculated to sow resentment within the party’s base and weaken internal cohesion. Ing Agyepong argued that those claims do not stand up to scrutiny, insisting that Kennedy Agyepong is among the major beneficiaries of the government led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He alleged that Kennedy Agyapong received the “lion’s share” of lucrative state opportunities, yet now portrays himself as having been sidelined. Addressing claims of irregularities in previous internal party elections, Ing Agyepong dismissed assertions that votes were lost or deliberately excluded. Ing Agyepong concluded by urging party members to reject misinformation and internal attacks, warning that a party that allows falsehoods to go unchallenged ultimately weakens itself and undermines its chances of electoral success.

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General News of Monday, 26 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Technology has raised concerns over increasing illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, within the Newmont Ahafo South Mines concession in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region. According to a report by adomonline.com on January 26, 2026, the Vice Chairperson of the Committee and Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, disclosed that intelligence available to the committee indicates that some individuals have encroached on Newmont’s concession to engage in illegal mining. He explained that the illegal activities often lead to fatal accidents and violent confrontations between illegal miners and the mining company. Newmont galamsey tag worries Mines Chamber“These actions are unlawful and must be stopped to prevent frequent confrontations between the mining company and residents, which sometimes turn violent and result in loss of lives,” Darko said. He assured that the committee will continue to monitor Newmont’s operations to ensure compliance with environmental and mining laws, while protecting the interests of the local communities.

Business News of Monday, 26 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comE-commerce is transforming the way Ghanaians shop, offering convenience and creating new opportunities for businesses. With smartphones becoming more affordable, internet access improving, and mobile money services such as MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash, and AT Money gaining popularity, online shopping has grown rapidly across the country. Fake online shops and flashy adverts, especially on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram, are common traps. If a shop insists on advance payment, only proceed if it is reputable, recommended, or easily traceable online. Online shopping is here to stay, and with mobile money and digital platforms making transactions easier, it is a powerful tool for both consumers and businesses.

Business News of Monday, 26 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Right to Information (RTI) Commission has upheld the Minerals Income Investment Fund’s (MIIF) decision to defer the disclosure of its 2024 financial statements, granting the Fund a statutory period of 90 days to complete the process. This follows a petition by a former board member of the Fund, who had requested that MIIF publish its 2024 financial report. The former member subsequently escalated the matter to the RTI Commission, seeking to compel the Fund to release the information, and shared his concerns across various print and social media platforms. The Fund reiterated its commitment to transparency, stating that it will publish its audited financial statements once all audit processes are duly concluded. The RTI Commission expressed confidence in MIIF’s cooperation and adherence to the timelines outlined in its decision.

Business News of Monday, 26 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Majority Caucus has announced plans to request a detailed audit of the One District One Factory (1D1F) policy when Parliament resumes, citing widespread concerns over corruption and abuse under the programme. In a statement signed by the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, on January 26, 2026, the caucus noted that it intends to conduct an audit to identify companies that benefited from tax exemptions and to establish how those exemptions were utilised. The Majority said the policy failed to achieve its core objectives of industrialisation and job creation. 'Ghanaians are asking for a third term for President Mahama' – Mahama AyarigaDescribing the initiative as a “monumentally failed policy,” the Majority argued that its poor outcomes were a direct result of weak oversight and the blatant misuse of public incentives. The Majority added that the audit will ensure accountability and help prevent a repeat of policies that drain public resources without delivering meaningful economic benefits.

Regional News of Monday, 26 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has condemned a violent confrontation between suspected illegal miners and police officers in the Amansie Central District, which left one person dead and several others injured. Describing the incident as ‘unfortunate,’ Dr Amoakohene said no individual or group has the right to mobilize or attack uniformed personnel. “I must condemn, without fear of contradiction, the mobilisation and attack on men in uniform. Ashanti Regional police probe attack on patrol team at Bepotenten SukuumDr Amoakohene urged the youth to avoid confronting the police directly, emphasising that grievances should be addressed through legal channels. During the ensuing confrontation, the individual who took the rifle was shot, another was injured, and the rifle was recovered.

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Politics of Monday, 26 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency and former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has urged delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to reject tribal politics and uphold national unity in the party’s internal processes. Speaking to delegates in the Bantama Constituency, Jinapor stressed that Ghanaians, irrespective of ethnicity or regional background, are one people and must not allow tribal considerations to influence political decisions. He highlighted the long-standing history of unity, cooperation and mutual respect between Asantes and people from Northern Ghana, noting that such bonds have contributed significantly to national cohesion. Jinapor cautioned delegates against being swayed by tribal sentiments, urging them instead to prioritize competence, leadership vision, and the broader interests of both the party and the country. Meanwhile, watch as family of taxi driver murdered at Tetegu recounts incident

General News of Monday, 26 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Majority Caucus in Parliament has defended the government’s economic record, pointing to a rapid turnaround driven by fiscal discipline, sound policy choices, and strategic reforms across key sectors of the economy. It noted that by the end of 2024, critical systems such as the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Free Senior High School, and decentralised governance had all but collapsed due to financial mismanagement and corruption, leaving district assemblies severely underfunded. The Majority said the current government’s performance has since been acknowledged by international institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and global credit rating agencies, citing improvements in inflation, exchange rates, and foreign reserves. Looking ahead, the Majority said Parliament will, in early February, pass legislation to establish a 24-Hour Economy Authority, describing the policy as central to driving industrialisation, expanding services, and creating sustainable jobs, while complementing efforts to combat galamsey and restore the environment. Read the full statement below: