Karbo dismisses claims of plot to remove Afenyo-Markin as ‘hogwash’
General News of Monday, 2 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA member of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, Anthony Karbo, has strongly rubbished reports circulating on social media suggesting that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer and his team are planning to oust Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin. Speaking in an interview on Oyerepa TV, with Kwesi Parker-Wilson, Karbo described the claims as baseless, unnecessary, and a distraction from the party’s larger mission of unity and electoral victory. He emphasised that the party has moved beyond personality-driven politics and should not be distracted by speculations that undermine unity. His focus is to put the party together and prepare for the big job ahead,” he urged. Karbo concluded by appealing to party faithful to ignore the speculation and rally behind the party’s leadership to strengthen unity within the NPP.
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February 02, 2026 16:25 UTC
NPP Canada congratulates Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
General News of Monday, 2 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Canada Branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has congratulated former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on his decisive victory in the party’s presidential candidate election. "On behalf of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Canada Branch, we extend our warmest congratulations to H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on your decisive victory in the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate election. Reaffirming its support for Dr Bawumia, the NPP Canada Branch called on party members to remain united as preparations begin for the next general elections. "Once again, congratulations to Dr. Bawumia, and thank you to all candidates for your commitment to our Party and our nation," the statement added.
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February 02, 2026 16:03 UTC
EOCO fined GH¢100,000 for refusing to release information to private citizen
General News of Monday, 2 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Right to Information (RTI) Commission has imposed a GH¢100,000 administrative penalty on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for failing to release information requested by a private Ghanaian citizen, in violation of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989). In a ruling delivered in January 2026, the Commission said it found EOCO in breach after the office failed to respond to directives to submit information for review. According to the Commission, EOCO cited section 7 of Act 989 to justify its refusal, claiming disclosure could prejudice investigations or prosecutions. However, the Commission noted that it had written to EOCO on November 10, 2025, under section 43(2)(f) of Act 989, directing the office to furnish the requested information within seven days. “As at the date of this determination, the Respondent has failed, refused, and/or neglected to respond to the Commission,” the ruling stated.
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February 02, 2026 15:48 UTC
Local rubber firms call for urgent action on raw rubber exports
Business News of Monday, 2 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLocal rubber processing companies have petitioned the government to urgently regulate the export of raw rubber, warning that the practice is undermining domestic processing capacity and threatening jobs across the rubber value chain. However, the growing preference for exporting raw rubber, they argue, is eroding these objectives and weakening the domestic industrial base. “The foreign exchange losses from raw rubber exports are severe. The group also questioned whether foreign exchange proceeds from raw rubber exports are fully repatriated into Ghana in line with the Foreign Exchange Act. They are therefore calling for policy interventions that prioritise local processing, including restrictions or a temporary ban on raw rubber exports, alongside incentives to promote value addition within the country.
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February 02, 2026 15:44 UTC
Partey’s Pubalgia: Yamal, Palmer, and others who struggled with same injury
Partey recently came into the spotlight after Villarreal head coach Marcelino García Toral criticised him for underwhelming performances, only for it to later be revealed that he was struggling with pubalgia. Pubalgia involves intense, deep, and chronic groin pain, often triggered by quick movements, coughing, or sneezing. Players who suffered a similar fateLamine Yamal (Barcelona)The young star was diagnosed with pubalgia, which heavily affected his performances. Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid)The Argentine was diagnosed with pubalgia in November 2025 and was sidelined for some time due to groin pain. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)Palmer has also suffered from the recurring injury, sidelining him for much of the 2025/2026 season.
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February 02, 2026 15:44 UTC
Kotoko miss chance to close gap in GPL
However, Kotoko failed to capitalise as Heart of Lions produced a spirited performance to secure all three points on home soil and dent the Kumasi-based club’s hopes of closing the gap at the top. “Medeama lost yesterday, and today was our chance to close the gap. “That is why I was not expecting this result, because in terms of preparation, we worked very hard. “Kpando is always a very difficult place for Kotoko to come and play. Attention now shifts to Matchday 22, where Kotoko face arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in a high-stakes Super Clash at the Baba Yara Stadium.
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February 02, 2026 15:44 UTC
Why Dr Bawumia's 2026 primaries victory is more emphatic in 2026
Politics of Monday, 2 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia won the New Patriotic Party’s nomination to be its 2028 Presidential Candidate after winning Saturday's primaries. Dr Bawumia polled 110,643 votes, representing 56.48% of the total valid votes to claim victory in a fierce contest involving three strong forces. 2023 Vrs 2026In 2023, Dr Bawumia secured victory with 61.7% compared with this year's 56.48%. In the Greater Accra Region, Dr Bawumia won 32 out of 34 constituencies, which was a significant improvement on the 19 constituencies he won in the last primaries. In the Central Region, home of Bawumia of Kennedy Agyapong, and the only region he won, Dr Bawumia also performed better than he did in 2023.
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February 02, 2026 15:36 UTC
'Create a human and let's see if you think my wife is ugly' - Israel Laryea hits back at critics
Following the editorial, Louisa Laryea made a cryptic Facebook post, later sighted by GhanaWeb, in which she criticised the journalist’s approach to the issue. Journalists ought to research, court the facts, interrogate data, and demonstrate sound reasoning,” Louisa Laryea wrote. I hope you take a look at yourself in the mirror the next time you choose to be condescending, as you were with your distasteful post,” Lily Mohammed stated. GHOne journalist, Israel Laryea's wife, trade words over Ablakwa criticismAs the exchanges escalated into what many described as a “troll storm,” Israel Laryea broke his silence on February 2, 2026, addressing the controversy, defending his wife and responding to critics of his marriage. There are also those who say Louisa is ugly.
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February 02, 2026 15:20 UTC
Police gun down notorious highway robber
Crime & Punishment of Monday, 2 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA suspected member of a notorious robbery gang operating along the Atebubu–Yeji highway, identified as Mahamadu Gariba Kirror, has died after sustaining gunshot injuries during a police operation aimed at arresting his accomplices. “A search conducted on him at the time of arrest led to the recovery of several exhibits, including a locally manufactured pistol, two live BB cartridges, one Samsung Galaxy A07 mobile phone, two keypad mobile phones and a talisman. Police say the driver of the vehicle was shot and Nafisa Owusu Haruna was also shot and killed by the assailants. He is reported to have further mentioned Umaru, Issifu, Furgur, Ibrahim, Shaibu and Yelow as members of the robbery gang. Meanwhile, police say the Samsung Galaxy A07 mobile phone has been identified by Nadia Haruna, a resident of Yeji, as her phone, which was stolen during the robbery attack on January 29, 2026.
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February 02, 2026 15:20 UTC
Cristiano Ronaldo boycotts Al-Nassr's match against Al Riyadh
Sports News of Monday, 2 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comCristiano Ronaldo will not feature in Al-Nassr’s squad for Monday’s February 2, 2026, clash against Al Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s absence was confirmed in the team’s official squad list released earlier, sparking immediate speculation about the reasons behind his withdrawal. Ronaldo’s omission comes amid reports of frustration with the club’s management and recent transfer dealings, particularly around high-profile moves within the league, including Karim Benzema’s stalled transfer to Al Hilal. Is Cristiano Ronaldo behind delay in Karim Benzema's Al Hilal move? FKA/MAMeanwhile, watch as the Ghana Hydro Authority speaks on warning systems and managing floods in the country:
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February 02, 2026 15:12 UTC
Here's how much fuel is selling on February 2
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing prices, following industry forecasts of a 2% to over 5% rise in fuel costs. Checks by GhanaWeb Business on February 2, 2026, show that Star Oil has already adjusted its prices. Diesel prices at Star Oil, however, remain unchanged at GH¢10.95 per litre. Motorists to enjoy relief as fuel prices drop toward end of 2025GOIL has also adjusted its prices under a special pricing strategy, matching the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) minimum price. Zen Petroleum is selling petrol at GH¢9.99 and diesel at GH¢11.21, while Glory Oil is selling petrol at GH¢9.99 per litre.
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February 02, 2026 15:10 UTC
Taxi driver's GH¢5,000 bribe fails as police seize suspected narcotics
The suspect was intercepted following a tip-off that he was transporting illicit substances from Dzolokpuita to Ho. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rockson Gyasi, the Ho West District Police Commander, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that officers mounted surveillance, which resulted in the dawn arrest. According to DSP Gyasi, the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Innocent Kpeglo, quickly admitted transporting the suspected narcotics to a contact in Aflao. “He immediately confessed he had the parcels and even offered us GH¢5,000 to drop the matter,” DSP Gyasi said. A search beneath the back seat revealed 37 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be marijuana, which were seized as evidence.
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February 02, 2026 15:00 UTC
T-bill demand hits record high for ninth straight week
Business News of Monday, 2 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe government is still attracting strong interest in its treasury bill (T-bill) sales, with investors putting in more money than the government needed for the ninth week in a row. This strong demand comes after the Bank of Ghana cut its policy rate by 2.5 percentage points to 15.5%, making T-bills more attractive to investors. Here's how treasury bills fared in the fourth week of January 2026All three types of T-bills; 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day, received strong interest. For the 182-day bill, investors tendered GH¢4.65 billion, with GH¢3.55 billion taken up. SP/MAUnderstanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTechBoG lowers policy rate from 18% to 15.5%Banking sector shows resilience as assets, profits grow in 2025 - BoGBanking sector shows resilience as assets, profits grow in 2025 - BoG
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February 02, 2026 14:50 UTC
Ghana to host ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa sub regional qualifier B
Sports News of Monday, 2 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana is set to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B tournament from March 24 to March 29, 2026. The tournament will feature six teams, including Ghana, Malawi, St Helena, Eswatini, Seychelles, and Tanzania competing for the ultimate prize. CAF bans Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for 5 matches, fines him $100KHe explained that the top two teams will eventually qualify to play in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Regional Qualifier which is a crucial step towards securing a spot in the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. All games according to the statement will be played at the Achimota Cricket Ovals A & B, inside Achimota School, Accra. He added that the tournament promises to be an exciting event, showcasing the best of African cricket.
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February 02, 2026 14:25 UTC