Top trends in Ghana today, Thursday 12th,2026;

Top trends in Ghana today, Thursday 12th,2026;


​🍫 1. The “Cocoa Rescue Plan”
​The cocoa sector is currently the biggest topic of conversation. The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is scheduled to address the nation today to outline “decisive measures” to tackle a deepening crisis.
​The Issue: Farmers have faced significant payment delays, and global cocoa prices have plummeted nearly 57% compared to last year.
​The Fix: Cabinet has approved reforms to move away from foreign syndicated loans toward domestic funding and to clear all payment backlogs for farmers.
​🏛️ 2. Slavery as a “Crime Against Humanity”
​In the diplomatic space, Ghana is trending for its leadership at the African Union (AU) summit. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is seeking AU backing for a UN resolution to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. Ghana is also pushing for a “Decade of Reparations” (2026–2035).
​🗳️ 3. Ayawaso East & Vote-Buying Allegations
​Politics is heating up over the NDC Ayawaso East primaries.
​The Drama: There is significant public and bipartisan pressure to criminalize “party vote-buying” after allegations surfaced during the primaries.
​The Outcome: While the NDC has cleared candidate Baba Jamal for the by-election, the party’s leadership has reportedly issued reprimands, sparking a debate on whether internal party sanctions are enough compared to legal prosecution.
​⚖️ 4. Detention of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
​The Minority in Parliament and various civil society groups are demanding the release of former NEIP CEO Kofi Ofosu Nkansah. He was recently charged with the publication of “false news,” but his detention by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) is being heavily criticized as an abuse of power and a breach of due process.
​⚽ 5. Sports & Culture
​Antoine Semenyo: The Black Stars striker is trending globally and locally after becoming the first Ghanaian to score 13 goals in a single English Premier League season, recently netting for Manchester City.
​National Fugu Day: There is a buzz on social media following Parliament’s endorsement of Wednesdays as National Fugu Day, encouraging citizens to wear traditional smocks to promote local industry.
​Super Clash: Anticipation is building for the upcoming match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, with fans debating the recent resignation of Kotoko’s head coach.
​📈 Economic Quick-Take
​IMF Exit: The government announced it will establish an Independent Fiscal Council after the IMF programme ends in April 2026 to ensure long-term discipline.
​E-Levy: A recent KPMG survey has started a conversation about the “psychological relief” felt by users following the repeal of the E-Levy, which has reportedly boosted digital transactions