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Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA local rice farmer has gone public with concerns about the difficulty in selling his produce, drawing attention to the challenges facing domestic rice producers in the country. He attributed the situation to the overwhelming presence of imported rice, which he said continues to dominate shop shelves and consumer choices. Gbdembilisi rice farmers bemoan low rice sales due to influx of imported riceAccording to the farmer, the lack of patronage for local rice is discouraging, especially after months of hard work and financial investment in cultivation and processing. He appealed to government authorities to step in, urging the implementation of policies that will protect local farmers and encourage the consumption of locally produced rice. Watch the video belowA farmer has displayed several bags of locally produced rice ready for sale but says he is struggling to find buyers as imported rice continues to dominate the market.

The former legislator, who emerged victorious in the primaries, has been accused of engaging in vote-buying, which has cost him his job as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. It can be recalled that in 2016, Baba Jamal made news headlines after he lost the Akwatia seat to the NPP’s Mercy Ama Sey, whom he described as a mere hairdresser. He polled 15,905 votes, while Ama Sey, whom he described as a hairdresser, garnered 21,433 of the total valid votes cast, according to provisional results from the Akwatia constituency. It took Jamal over a decade to win the Akwatia seat in 2012, having contested four times in a row. Click to read the original storyBAICocoa value chain players warn of deepening industry decline

General News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Majority Caucus of Parliament, in a statement issued by its leader, Mahama Ayariga, called on the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to annul the party’s February 8, 2026, parliamentary primaries for the Ayawaso East Constituency. Documents sighted by GhanaWeb show that all 16 caucus chairpersons unanimously approved the decision of the Majority Caucus. The document had a list of the caucus leaders and their signatures. The caucus leaders who approved the move include Alhaji Collins Dauda, the caucus leader for the Ahafo Region; James Agalga, the leader for the Upper East Region; and Alfred Okoe Bannerman Vanderpuije. Majority calls for annulment of Ayawaso East parliamentary primariesSee the full list below:BAICocoa value chain players warn of deepening industry decline

"Crude oil has eased in early trading this week, with the market breathing a sigh of relief over the constructive U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Oman," IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said. "With more talks on the horizon, the immediate fear of supply disruptions in the Middle East has eased quite a bit." Iran and the U.S. pledged to continue the indirect nuclear talks following what both sides described as positive discussions on Friday in Oman, despite differences. That allayed concerns that failure to reach a deal might nudge the Middle East closer to war, as the U.S. has positioned more military forces in the area. The European Commission on Friday proposed a sweeping ban on any services that support Russia's seaborne crude oil exports.

General News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commenced his role as the Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the upcoming election in Bangladesh. He indicated that his team would observe preparations towards the 2026 Bangladesh Parliamentary Election and Referendum, which would be held on February 12, 2026. “Arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group to observe pre-poll arrangements ahead of the country's Parliamentary Election and Referendum on February 12. Akufo-Addo to chair Commonwealth Observer Group for Bangladesh electionsFormer President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was appointed to lead a 14-member Commonwealth Observer Group for Bangladesh's parliamentary elections and a nationwide referendum by the Commonwealth. The appointment was announced in London on January 21, 2026, by Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, following a request from the Bangladesh Election Commission.

According to him, defrauding by false pretence is classified as a second-degree felony, with sentencing guidelines allowing for a maximum of 25 years’ imprisonment. Mankotam noted that while sentencing remains within the discretion of the court, that discretion must be exercised in line with established sentencing guidelines, particularly where aggravating factors are present. He explained that in Nana Agradaa’s case, several aggravating factors should have weighed heavily in the court’s determination, including the abuse of religious authority and the vulnerability of the victims. “One of the most serious aggravating factors here is the use of religion to defraud people. When courts overlook clear aggravating factors, it creates confusion and sends the wrong signal,” he added.

Entertainment of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian songstress and entrepreneur Mzbel has opened up about her preferences of sexual partners, stating that she prefers older, married men to younger men. That is why I prefer older men, especially married men." I like men who cheat – Mzbel revealsAccording to her, younger men tend to demand sex frequently, especially when they give money, whereas older, married men are often too busy and tired to be sexually demanding. Older men who are married are usually too busy and tired to be demanding sex. Watch the video below:I’m not very interested in sex, so I tend to prefer older men — often married ones - Mzbel#Atuu pic.twitter.com/XYavzWrmCX — UTV Ghana (@utvghana) February 7, 2026ID/EB

Sports News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: ghanasoccernet.comGhana winger Ibrahim Osman scored his debut goal for Birmingham City on Saturday, February 7, 2026, inspiring the club to victory over Leicester City in the English Championship. Birmingham City wasted no time in opening the scoring, with Osman firing home the first goal of the match after just three minutes. But Birmingham City proved to be a stronger opponent, with Jay Stansfield netting the match-winner in the 67th minute after being set up by Marvin Ducksch. Osman has now scored once in his first three appearances for Birmingham City, who are pushing for promotion to the English Premier League. After 31 matches, Birmingham City find themselves in the 10th position, accumulating 45 points.

“The NDC has appointed former MP and Minister, Hon Inusah Fuseini, to replace Hon Mahama Ayariga on the committee investigating the reported vote-buying incidents in the Ayawaso East Primaries. “Hon Ayariga had to step down because his position on the committee became untenable following the declared position of the Majority Caucus. The step taken by the party comes after Mahama Ayariga withdrew from the committee, citing the firm position taken by the Majority Caucus in Parliament. President Mahama recalls Baba JamalAbout the primaries:Jamal Mohammed Ahmed emerged winner of the National Democratic Congress parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency. Following his victory, Baba Jamal is expected to lead the NDC into the March 3 parliamentary by-election as the party seeks to retain the Ayawaso East seat.

Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer High Commissioner of Ghana to Nigeria, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, has spoken out for the first time following his recall by President John Dramani Mahama. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, who is now the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso East Constituency, denied allegations of vote-buying in party primaries held on February 7, 2026, which led to his recall. In a statement issued on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Baba Jamal pledged his full cooperation with any investigation the party undertakes on the matter. He also thanked the NDC members in Ayawaso East for entrusting him to lead them into the by-election scheduled for March 3, 2026. The Majority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate cancellation of the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries and the disqualification of any candidates found to have engaged in vote-buying.

“Corruption in our national life does not begin in the office - it begins in the campaign,” Ambassador Smith stated. Once such a person gains appointment or public office, governance is no longer about service. “What happened at Ayawaso East must never be allowed to happen again,” he said, calling on law enforcement agencies to take appropriate actions against those involved. Once such a person gains appointment or public office, governance is no longer about service. Public office must never become a business venture whose profits are extracted from the suffering of citizens.

Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has raised concerns over the newly implemented Value Added Tax (VAT) regime under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), warning that the policy is distorting competition within the spare parts trade and could trigger a one-week strike if not urgently reviewed. Under the current regime, the same item attracts GH¢100 in VAT, pushing the price to GH¢600.”Abossey Okai spare parts dealers demand VAT review“This represents an additional GH¢80 burden on consumers for the same product,” the Association noted. A key concern highlighted is the unequal impact of the VAT system on dealers who source spare parts locally rather than importing directly. While reaffirming its support for government’s efforts to broaden the tax base and strengthen domestic revenue mobilization, the Association described the 20 percent effective VAT rate as excessively high for the spare parts trade. It proposed either a reduced VAT rate of between five and eight percent for spare parts dealers, or the introduction of a sector-specific simplified VAT scheme at a flat rate of about three percent, applied uniformly regardless of whether goods are imported directly or sourced locally.

Regional News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: GNADaniel Korda, an official of the Adaklu District National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) on Saturday urged Ghanaians to see the National Sanitation Day exercise as a civic responsibility. “The Day if embraced by all of us will make our homes and communities clean and tidy,” he said. Korda stated this when he joined the people of Adaklu Kodzobi in a massive cleanup exercise to mark the February 2026 edition of the National Sanitation Day (NSD). Kobla said her office would soon collaborate with community leaders to prosecute those who refused to participate in the exercise in the various communities in the district. Seth Soglo, a youth leader of the community stated that the community even before the directive of the President was using the first Saturday in a month as their communal labour day.

He, however, noted that many individuals, especially evangelists and prophets, exaggerate their abilities and tend to speak on what they see without direction from God. So when prophets come to sit on television and give prophecy, do you call this a prophet? God does not release messages through charlatans,” he said. You cannot come and tell me because you are a prophet; God has told you something about me. Fear of failure, fear of death, fear of rejection, disease, and all that.