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The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has called for the arrest of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tano North over what he alleges is the unlawful issuance of a prospecting permit. Speaking on Joy News on Thursday, February 12, Dr Ashigbey described the development as a serious breach of established procedures governing mineral licensing in Ghana. According to him, he had sighted a document purportedly issued by the Tano North MCE granting a prospecting permit, a responsibility he insists falls solely within the mandate of the Minister for Lands and Natural…

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has expressed gratitude to God for what he describes as the opportunity to spearhead the reconstruction of the Yamfo Market, pledging to deliver a modern trading facility for the people of the constituency. He made the remarks during a courtesy call on the Chiefs and Elders at the Yamfo Palace and engagements with market women. Addressing traditional authorities and traders, Dr Boako said the initiative forms part of his broader commitment to improving livelihoods and infrastructure within the constituency. “I am glad God is using me to get Yamfo a…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has warned that the reduction of the cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag could undermine national efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The group argued that making cocoa farming less profitable may push farmers into environmentally destructive activities. In a statement dated February 12, 2026, the CDM described the policy as “a direct threat to the fight against galamsey,” stressing that economic desperation often drives farmers to abandon cocoa cultivation for illegal mining. “When cocoa farming becomes unprofitable, farmers abandon farms and use their farmlands for galamsey,” the group…

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…