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The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called for the immediate reversal of the newly announced cocoa producer price of GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, insisting that the government must honour its campaign pledge to cocoa farmers. In its February 12, 2026 statement, the group demanded the implementation of what it described as a clear campaign promise of “not less than GH¢6,000 per 64kg bag.” It also called for urgent stakeholder engagement with cocoa farmers and their unions to address concerns arising from the price reduction. The CDM argued that the decision reflects a troubling disconnect between government policy and the…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has strongly condemned the Government’s decision to reduce the cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, describing the move as a betrayal of cocoa farmers and a violation of campaign promises. In a statement issued on Thursday, February 12, the group expressed what it termed “deep outrage, disappointment, and total condemnation” of the policy shift. According to the CDM, the reduction represents “a monumental betrayal of public trust” and a “heartless assault on the dignity, livelihood, and survival of Ghana’s cocoa farmers.” The group argued that the decision comes at a time when…

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has been involved in an accident on the Bolgatanga-Tumu road. The cause of the accident is not yet known but it involved his convoy while travelling for official engagements to commemorate the 40th anniversary celebrations of Tumu College of Education and Jahan College of Education in the Upper West Region. A statement issued by the Ministry said the accident also involved a Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu. “[They] are in stable condition following the road traffic accident involving their convoy on the Bolgatanga-Tumu Road today.” It later noted:…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate arrest of persons who angrily locked up offices of the NHIS in Tema earlier this week. An angry group, who claimed to be executives of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tema, earlier in the week, locked up the offices in protest at certain government appointments they allegedly disagreed with. In a statement signed by Ranking Member on the Health Committee Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Minority condemned the unlawful act, calling it “a direct assault on public order”. “The Minority in Parliament expresses grave concern over the unlawful locking…

Ghana midfielder Thomas Teye Partey has been slapped with two new counts of rape, NewsfileGH.com gathers. The new counts were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service and scheduled to heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, March 13. The Villarreal midfielder had previously faced five counts of rape and one charge of sexual account at the Southwark Crown Court with trial set to begin on Monday, November 2. The former Arsenal midfielder had denied all the allegations. He was granted bail to notify the police of any international travel 24 hours in advance and must not contact the complainants.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has slapped a two-year ban on three senior high schools including Koforidua Senior High and Technical School following violence at the Eastern Regional Inter-schools sports festival. The SHSs have been barred from organising, participating in or spectating not only at sporting events but also co-curricular programmes such as quizzes, debates, cadet and entertainment ceremonies. New Juaben SHS and New Nsutem SHTS are the other schools. In addition to the ban, each of the three schools has been fined GH¢500 and surcharged for any costs arising from damage to property and injury to individuals. According to…

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has charged the Mahama administration to stabilize the cocoa sector with lasting solutions lest the sector collapses. In a note copied to the media by the Executive Director, Professor Isaac Boadi, the policy think tank observes that the sector is on the brink of collapse if the challenges it is facing are not dealt with. “The challenges being witnessed in the cocoa industry need urgent attention. It also needs long term measures to forestall a possible collapse. Government must be up and doing with lasting solutions” he stated. He further indicated…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has extended its ongoing needs assessment tour to the Savannah Region, engaging management of the Bole Municipal Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen referral health facilities in the newly created regions. The visit forms part of the Fund’s broader strategy to expand access to specialised care for patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases. During the engagement, the GMTF team assessed the hospital’s infrastructure and service capacity to determine how best it could partner with the Trust Fund in delivering critical interventions. The exercise focused on identifying equipment gaps and other logistical challenges that hinder…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has hinted that it will soon begin implementing a licensing regime for medicinal and industrial cultivation of cannabis in Ghana. This follows Parliament’s approval of the regulatory and cost framework to operationalise the licensing regime. This is expected to cover controlled cultivation, processing and use of cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 percent for medicinal and industrial purposes. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, February 11, NACOC clarified that the licences will be granted to only qualified entities that meet stringent requirements including security protocols, quality assurance standards and full compliance with…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has paid a working visit to the 31st December Women’s Early Childhood Day Care Centre at Makola Market. The visit was to assess operations at the centre and interact with children, caregivers and market women. During the visit, the Minister met with the management of the centre to better understand their concerns, particularly those relating to early childhood care and development. She emphasised the government’s commitment to child protection and the need to provide safe spaces for children of women working in the informal sector. The Queen…