Parliament holds public hearing on Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill
General News of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Parliamentary Select Committee on Security and Intelligence, working alongside the Committee on Defence and Interior, has conducted a public hearing on the proposed Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025. The session aimed to engage stakeholders and solicit input to ensure the legislation guiding the operations of Ghana’s security and intelligence agencies is robust and comprehensive. According to a report by myjoyonline.com on February 10, 2026, lawmakers scrutinised key provisions of the Bill while receiving submissions from security professionals, civil society representatives, and members of the general public. The Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, is expected to clarify the mandates of intelligence institutions, reinforce parliamentary oversight, and introduce mechanisms that balance operational effectiveness with constitutional protections. Insights gained from the public hearing will inform the committees’ next steps as they prepare the Bill for presentation to the full House.
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February 10, 2026 11:34 UTC
NDC organiser fires party MPs over 'hypocritical' call to rerun Ayawaso East primaries
He asserted that the actions of his party’s legislators undermine the authority of the party’s leadership and should never have happened. What is their locus in this?”The NDC Greater Accra regional organiser also accused the party’s MPs of being hypocritical. About the primaries:Baba 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. Ayawaso East Vote-buying Probe: NDC replaces Mahama Ayariga with Inusah FuseiniBAI/AECocoa value chain players warn of deepening industry declineMeanwhile, watch the excitement, divisions over Agradaa’s reduced sentence
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February 10, 2026 11:15 UTC
Crisis hits Great Olympics as CEO Cudjoe Fianoo and GM Alagidede resign
Sports News of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDivision One League side, Accra Great Olympics are in administrative crisis following the resignation of both Chief Executive Officer Cudjoe Fianoo and General Manager Eric Alagidede. The duo who joined the Dade Boys barely a year ago reportedly submitted their resignation letters respectively to the Board of the Club on Monday, February 9, 2026. For many Great Olympics fans, the resignations of both the CEO and General Manager come as a major setback for a club already battling relegation in the Division One League. Accra Great Olympics targeted a return to the Ghana Premier League next season but are currently a game away from the relegation zone in the ongoing 2025/2026 Division One League. Great Olympics are currently 12th on the Division One Zone 3 table with 21 points, only 2 points ahead of 14th placed Hakla FC.
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February 10, 2026 11:15 UTC
Abu Trica in Interpol custody since rearrest - Lawyer
According to him, the state has filed charges of money laundering and conspiracy to defraud by false pretense against Abu Trica. Ghanaian socialite Abu Trica rearrested by NACOC“Abu Trica has been in Interpol custody since his rearrest. The trial against Abu Trica and his co-accused was intended to determine whether they should be extradited to the United States to face trial. Court discharges Abu Trica, two others in alleged $8m romance scam caseThe indictment further alleges that Abu Trica helped distribute funds transferred from Ohio to conspirators in Ghana and other locations. He was facing charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and a forfeiture specification.
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February 10, 2026 10:35 UTC
Suame MP calls for dismissal, prosecution of Amansie Central DCE
General News of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has called for decisive action against the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Amansie Central, in an alleged illegal mining taxation scheme. The MP insisted that the official must be dismissed and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others. “This is a call the Minority will wholeheartedly support; not just the dismissal, but also prosecution. We need to set a very good example and deter people,” he stated. “The purpose of punishment under criminal jurisprudence is to deter people, at least one of them, apart from defamation,” he said.
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February 10, 2026 10:35 UTC
10 key highlights from President Mahama's visit to Zambia
Business News of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana and Zambia are taking steps to foster greater economic partnership and bilateral trade on the continent following President John Dramani Mahama's recent visit to Zambia. President Mahama embarked on a three-day working visit to Zambia from February 4 to February 6, 2026, accompanied by the First Lady, Lordina Mahama. Here are ten key highlights from President Mahama's visit to Zambia:1. Pan-African Visa Agreement – Nationals from both countries can spend up to 30 days visa-free in either nation. Ghana will host a Fugu and Kente Trade Exhibition in Zambia in March, following the tremendous interest of Zambians in Ghanaian traditional outfits and President Hakainde Hichilema’s public expression of intent to place orders.
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February 10, 2026 10:35 UTC
Baker-Vormawor lauds Fifi Kwetey over stance on vote buying
General News of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLegal practitioner and activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has praised the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, for what he described as decisive and principled leadership in addressing allegations of vote buying within the party. “That is what leadership from a General Secretary should look like,” he stated, applauding the NDC scribe for taking a firm position on the issue rather than shielding alleged offenders. NDC sets up committee to probe alleged vote-buying in Ayawaso East primariesBarker-Vormawor further challenged the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to demonstrate similar resolve by sanctioning individuals who allegedly engaged in vote buying during its most recent presidential flagbearer elections. “I challenge the NPP to also disqualify those who bought votes in their last presidential flagbearer elections,” he said. His comments come amid heightened public scrutiny of internal party democracy and the enforcement of rules against vote buying, an issue that has long undermined confidence in Ghana’s electoral processes.
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February 10, 2026 10:35 UTC
Three reasons Cristiano Ronaldo called off his Al Nassr strike
Sports News of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comCristiano Ronaldo has ended his strike at Al Nassr and is set to feature for his side in the Saudi Pro League after a brief absence. The Portuguese forward was notably left out of Al Nassr's 1-0 victory over Al Riyadh on Monday, February 2, 2026, with reports suggesting he had gone on strike amid frustration over developments in the transfer window. Ronaldo was reportedly unhappy with what he viewed as a chaotic window and a lack of sufficient backing, as competitors moved to reinforce. Payment of Outstanding SalariesReports indicated that Al Nassr had delayed staff salary payments, which infuriated Ronaldo and contributed to his strike. The former Real Madrid star has resumed full training and is expected to feature in Al Nassr’s league game against Al-Fateh on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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February 10, 2026 10:08 UTC
From Stabbing to Rape: Major controversies in the 2026 inter-schools
This article highlights the major controversies that have erupted during the 2026 inter-schools competitions. Baba Yara Stadium VandalismChaotic scenes erupted at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium during the inter-schools competition for Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region. StabbingA student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SECTECH) was hospitalised after being stabbed during disturbances linked to the Eastern Regional Inter-Schools Sports Festival. Police from the Eastern Regional Command swiftly responded to the incident and rushed the injured student to the Eastern Regional Hospital, where he received treatment. “A female student of Osino Presbyterian Senior High School has allegedly been gang-raped during an inter-schools sports competition held in Koforidua, Eastern Region,” the report stated.
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February 10, 2026 10:08 UTC
Delegate system biggest threat to 4th Republic – Kwaku Azar
General News of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLegal scholar, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, has warned that the greatest threat to Ghana’s democracy and the Fourth Republic is not unresolved historical debates from the 1960s, but the delegate system and the entrenched ‘cocoa season’ politics that accompany it. Decision on Baba Jamal's reinstatement rests with President Mahama – Kwakye OfosuKwaku Azar outlined three major consequences of the delegate system. Despite these concerns, Kwaku Azar stressed that even small reforms and public condemnations of inducement politics matter. Kwaku Azar cautioned against mistaking ritual for democracy, arguing that Ghana’s democratic survival depends on institutions that reward persuasion over patronage and participation over proximity. “If the Fourth Republic is to endure,” he said, we must confront the quiet systems that undermine political pluralism from within.
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February 10, 2026 10:06 UTC
Dear GhanaWeb: My armed robber boyfriend was arrested
LifeStyle of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDear GhanaWeb,My boyfriend was arrested six months ago. He said he wasn’t an armed robber; he and two other friends only went out at night to snatch things from wealthy people in town and return home peacefully. They stole phones, money, computers, and many other items. He said they didn’t hurt anyone, and he assured me he would stop once he saved enough money to start a business. I also have some phones, computers, bags, and a few other items that I took from his room for safekeeping.
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February 10, 2026 09:25 UTC
OSP invites Baba Jamal – Report
General News of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reportedly invited the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate-elect for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal. According to him, sources close to Baba Jamal have confirmed that he has been invited to assist the OSP with its investigation into allegations of vote-buying during the NDC February 7, 2026, primaries, which he won. “My unimpeachable source tells me that Baba Jamal himself has been invited. “During the conduct of the NDC parliamentary primaries… one of the candidates allegedly abetted thugs to attack an officer of the OSP physically,” the notice said. “Consequently, the OSP has opened further investigations into the assault of an authorised officer of the OSP in the performance of his functions,” it added.
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February 10, 2026 09:25 UTC
32 Votes Margin, 32-Inch TVs: How Baba Jamal defied Mahama’s Code of Conduct for appointees
And very bluntly, what exactly is wrong with Baba Jamal and the woman who is supposed to be mourning the passing of her husband? Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed is an astute politician who once served a single term as Member of Parliament for Akwatia in the Eastern Region. The accusations suggest that as much as GH¢3,000 was allegedly given to each delegate in the Ayawaso East primaries. Provisional results showed Baba Jamal securing 431 votes, defeating Hajia Amina Adam, who polled 399 votes. President Mahama’s recall of Baba Jamal is a start — but it is not enough.
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February 10, 2026 09:23 UTC
Linda Ocloo halts construction project beneath 'Spintex' overpass
Regional News of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, led a team to halt construction work at a section of the Flowerpot overpass closest to the East Legon Police Station. In a statement shared on Facebook on February 9, 2026, Linda Ocloo explained that while the on-site personnel claimed the project was supported by a valid permit, she had to stop the work due to potential risks. Here is why Linda Ocloo is vowing to shut down St Olives Grammar School“Upon engaging the personnel on-site, it was claimed that the project was backed by a valid permit. “Cessation of Works: I have issued an immediate directive for all construction activities at the site to be halted. Removal of Materials: The developers have been instructed to dismantle any existing framework and clear the site of all construction materials forthwith.
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February 10, 2026 08:10 UTC
Alhaji Said Sinare pledges stronger Ghana-Saudi relations
Business News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s newly sworn-in Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alhaji Said Sinare, has pledged unwavering dedication to protecting Ghana’s diplomatic and economic interests, describing his appointment as both a national duty and a call to deepen Ghana’s global influence. In a strongly worded message posted on his official Facebook page shortly after his swearing-in at the Presidency, Alhaji Sinare described the moment as a profound honour and a solemn responsibility to serve the Republic with integrity, patriotism, and determination. Alhaji Sinare emphasised that his engagement with party faithful, grassroots supporters, and national stakeholders across the country has shaped his conviction that Ghana’s progress depends on disciplined leadership, unity of purpose, and unwavering loyalty to national development. He further assured that his diplomatic mission would prioritise strengthening trade partnerships, enhancing investment opportunities, and promoting Ghana’s cultural and economic interests on the international stage. Alhaji Sinare concluded his message by invoking blessings for national unity, prosperity, and sustained progress for Ghana.
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February 10, 2026 07:35 UTC