Controller deploys upgraded pay-slip system to enhance transparency, accessibility 

The Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) has deployed an upgraded pay-slip system for all government employees paid on the national payroll.

Alhaji Seidu Abagre, the 79-year-old retired teacher standing trial for allegedly acting as a chief in Bawku without qualification has been granted bail by the High Court in Accra. 

Last Saturday's Parliamentary primary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ayawaso East constituency and the associated allegations of vote buying have renewed the debate over whether Ghana’s electoral laws on vote buying/selling should be extended to include intra-political party elections.

The recent National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East constituency, held on February 7, 2026, has reignited intense national debate about vote buying in Ghanaian elections.

Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, emerged victorious with 431 votes, defeating his closest rival, Hajia Amina Adam, who received 399 votes, along with other candidates who polled far fewer.

A document containing a sentence stating that former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah, informed the Board that “following the approval by the board that the sum of $2 million be invested in the Skytrain project with GIIF as the anchor investor in return for a 10 per cent stake”, became the subject of cross-examination when the case was called for hearing today (Feb 9, 2026).

The debate over the proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport has sparked a strong national conversation about Ghana’s history, identity, and the meaning of public symbols. The plan to change the airport’s name back to Accra International Airport has divided opinion among politicians, academics, civil society groups, and ordinary citizens. What appears to be a simple administrative decision has instead reopened deeper questions about how Ghana remembers its past and defines itself today.

The police have intercepted another arms and ammunition which were being smuggled to Kpandai in the Northern Region from Accra.

On January 27, 2026, the police intercepted some bags, which were containing guns and ammunition, even before it left Accra for its final destination in Kpandai.

With this latest operation, the Oti Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) intercepted a Kia Rhino with registration number GS- 4677-17, which were loaded with boxes of ammunition and were on its way from Accra to Kpandai in the Northern Region.

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has already switched into World Cup mode, criss-crossing Europe to scout talent and reconnect with his key players as preparations quietly gather pace for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Although the tournament is still several months away and a provisional squad has yet to be named, Addo has wasted little time in putting his backroom team in place.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) last Friday confirmed a raft of strategic additions to the Black Stars’ technical setup, following consultations with the head coach and other key stakeholders.

The Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana (LICOBAG) has called on the government to urgently secure a facility to pay for an estimated 300,000 tonnes of cocoa in a phased manner between now and September.

A simple exercise to elect a parliamentary candidate has caused the recall of a diplomat who contested in the primary, attracted the interest of anti-graft institutions and thrown the entire exercise into controversy over allegations of vote-buying. 

The hearing of Groupe Nduom’s (GN)) appeal against a High Court ruling upholding the revocation of GN Savings and Loans’ (GN Bank) licence is still pending and will be heard at the Court of Appeal tomorrow.

Residents of East Legon Hills have petitioned the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) over prolonged erratic water supply to the area, with some households going without water for up to 16 months.

A church worker who stole nearly £100,000 from the Diocese of Westminster to fund her “high lifestyle” has been fined £1,000.

The National Democratic Congress Majority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate cancellation of the party’s parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East constituency following allegations of vote-buying and inducement during the exercise.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it has started an investigation into alleged vote buying and vote selling during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary on January 31, 2026.

Also under investigation by the OSP for the same reason is Saturday's parliamentary primary of the National Democratic Congress  (NDC) in the Ayawaso East constituency in Accra. 

According to the OSP, it has also opened a separate inquiry into an alleged assault of one of its officers who was deployed on the field during the NDC Ayawaso East primary on Saturday and was assaulted when he tried to serve Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, the eventual winner of the parliamentary primary, with a notice of investigation into the alleged vote buying.

In January 2026, Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 3.8 percent (See Table 1 below). Many people would naturally see this as good news.

Prices are no longer rising fast. Food, transport and basic goods feel more stable.

After years of high inflation, this seems like a relief.

But in economics, very low inflation can sometimes be a warning sign rather than a success story.

The current global buzz around Ghana’s fugu, which was sparked by President John Dramani Mahama’s remarks and the viral “blouse” comment in Zambia, presents Ghana with a rare cultural and economic opportunity.

Residents across multiple regions of Ghana should prepare for scheduled power interruptions next week as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) rolls out a series of planned maintenance works aimed at improving service delivery. 

The Executive Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, Mr Daniel McKorley, has called for urgent and practical reforms to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), women and young entrepreneurs if Africa’s single market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is to deliver meaningful economic transformation.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed from his post as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria following allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress Ayawaso East parliamentary primary on Saturday.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned alleged incidents of bribery and vote-buying during its parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East constituency on Saturday, February 7, 2026. 

Every honest hustle carries a story of perseverance, dignity and quiet ambition.

For Wisdom Amehame, a commercial driver in Accra, the taxi is more than a means of survival. It is a moving classroom, a library on wheels and a personal statement about the power of self-development.

When The Mirror caught up with him last Wednesday while he was working in Accra, his car a Nissan Picanto stood out. 

Across parts of Accra, nkate (groundnut) cake vendors continue to line busy streets, transport terminals and commercial centres selling the popular snack to commuters and passers-by.

Unlike many street trades affected by low patronage, vendors say nkate cake continues to enjoy steady demand.

However, they(vendors) insist the main challenge confronting the business is the very low profit margin, which makes it difficult to earn a decent living despite consistent sales.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected Mr Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed as its parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso East Constituency ahead of the March 3 by-election, following the party’s internal primary held on February 7, 2026.

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has expressed worry about the rising cases of land compensation claims against the state, with some claimants demanding up to GH¢500 million per case.