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COCOBOD Board Waives Sitting Allowances to Support Cocoa Sector Reforms

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  The Board of Directors of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced that it will forgo all sitting allowances for the remainder of the 2025/26 cocoa season. The decision, according to a public notice issued by COCOBOD, is part of efforts to reinforce ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the long-term sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa industry. The statement emphasized that the move reflects the Board’s commitment to prudent financial management, shared sacrifice, and responsible leadership at a time when the cocoa sector is undergoing critical reforms. These reforms are designed to address recent challenges and restore confidence across the cocoa value chain. COCOBOD reiterated its dedication to enhancing operational efficiency, promoting accountability, and safeguarding the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. The Board assured stakeholders that it remains focused on ensuring that reforms deliver tangible benefits to farmers and the wider industry. The Board further noted that it...
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President Mahama Assents to 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, Pledges Swift Implementation

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  President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025 , in a brief ceremony held ahead of the 13th Cabinet meeting. In his remarks after signing the bill into law, the President described the legislation as a landmark step toward Ghana’s economic transformation. “Cabinet colleagues, I just appended my signature to give assent to the 24-Hour Authority Bill. This Bill, which Ghanaians have been waiting for, was one of our flagship strategies for economic transformation,” President Mahama said. He explained that the process took time because government needed to ensure due diligence before giving legal effect to the policy initiative. “Now we must move from strategy to implementation. The business sector is waiting, Ghanaian investors are waiting, foreign investors are waiting. They want to see the package of incentives that we can afford, so that they can invest more, expand productivity, and create more employment for our young people,” he...
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President Mahama Extends Ramadan Greetings, Urges Unity and Compassion

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  President John Dramani Mahama has extended warm Ramadan greetings to Muslims across Ghana and beyond, urging them to embrace the holy month as a period of reflection, renewal, and unity. In a statement released, the President, together with his wife Lordina Dramani Mahama , conveyed heartfelt wishes to families observing the fast. “Ramadan is truly a special time; a month of reflection, renewal, and coming together as one community. As you begin your fast, may your hearts be purified and your imān strengthened. May Allah, the Most Merciful, grant you good health, peace of mind, and abundant mercies throughout these thirty days,” President Mahama said. He prayed for the acceptance of prayers and good deeds during the holy month, reminding Muslims that the essence of Ramadan lies not only in abstaining from food but also in showing discipline, compassion, and generosity—especially to the less fortunate. The President further encouraged Ghanaians to use the season to strengthen b...
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Stop partisan comments on killing of Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso – Ahiafor cautions MPs

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  First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Benard Ahiafor, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to exercise restraint and diplomacy in their remarks following the killing of eight Ghanaian tomato traders by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso, cautioning against partisan commentary on the tragic incident. Hon. Ahiafor, who is also the MP for Akatsi South, gave the advice in Parliament on Thursday while presiding over proceedings during discussions on a statement regarding the deaths of the traders. He stressed that the matter should be handled with sensitivity and unity rather than political point‑scoring. Earlier, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Assin South, criticised government for failing to issue a travel advisory to Ghanaians on the security situation in Burkina Faso before the attack, noting that the advisory was issued only after the incident. In a reaction, Mr Samuel Atta Mills, National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP for Edina Eguafo Abrem, argued ...
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Effutu NDC Demands Transfer of Electoral Commission Director Over Alleged Irregularities

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  The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Effutu Constituency has called for the immediate transfer of the District Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), citing alleged electoral irregularities during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) recent presidential primary. The demand was made at a press conference held at the NDC Secretariat in Effutu, where Constituency Secretary Mr. Abraham Henry Arthur addressed the media. He accused EC officials in the municipality of serious misconduct, warning that public confidence in the electoral process was at risk. The NDC’s concerns follow comments allegedly made by Mr. Theophilus Kojo Halm , immediate past Effutu NPP Constituency Chairman and Campaign Coordinator for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia , during a radio interview on Winneba-based Nyce 90.7 FM . According to the NDC, Mr. Halm claimed that sixteen deceased delegates appeared on the album used for the NPP’s January 31 presidential primary in Effutu and were voted f...
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Effutu Traditional Council Launches 2026 Iconic Aboakyer Festival, Announces Ultramodern Palace Project

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  Winneba, Ghana – February 17, 2026     The Effutu Traditional Council, led by Oma Odefe Nenyi Ghartey VII, together with the Aboakyer Planning Committee, Effutu Municipal Assembly, stakeholders, and residents, gathered at the Kojo Beedu Community Center to officially launch the 2026 Iconic Aboakyer Festival. Nenyi Ghartey VII The launch began with vibrant cultural performances. Both Asafo companies displayed traditional dances and rituals to honor the practices of the forefathers, while the Ompɛ troupe added further excitement with their energetic displays. The atmosphere was filled with joy, as those familiar with the Asafo and Ompɛ dances joined in, creating a lively cultural showcase. The program was officially opened by the priests of the gods , who poured libation to invoke the presence of the deities, reminding them that it was time once again to celebrate and thank them for their protection over the town and its people. It was announced that this year’s festival,...
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Beneficiaries Receive Tools and Equipment Under National Apprenticeship Programme in Effutu Constituency

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  The Effutu Municipal Assembly, led by Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Rev. Atta Mensah, has distributed high-quality toolkits and start-up equipment to beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The event, held in collaboration with Mr. Ebenezer Abeiku Essien, Central Regional Coordinator of NAP, and executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), marked a significant milestone in the programme's implementation. Over 50 apprentices received tools and equipment, while 10 mastercraft persons, popularly referred to as "Madams," received machines to support hands-on training. In his keynote address, Hon. Rev. Atta Mensah emphasized that the programme is a "shield for the youth and a pillar for the economy," providing a pathway to financial independence and reducing social vices. He highlighted the importance of acquiring a skill, noting that government workers have a retirement age of 60, but with a skill, ther...
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