🍫 The Cocoa “Haircut” Controversy
The talk of the town is the significant reduction in the Cocoa Producer Price.
- The News: The price was slashed from GH₵51,660 to GH₵41,392 per tonne.
- The Reaction: The Minority in Parliament is calling this a “haircut” for farmers, slamming the government for short-changing the backbone of the economy. While some farmer cooperatives are urging calm, the debate is heating up on social media regarding the long-term impact on the sector and the fight against “galamsey” (illegal mining), which often lures farmers away from cocoa.
🚗 High-Level Accident Update
Concern remains high following a road accident in Northern Ghana involving Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Deputy Communications Minister Mohammed Adams Sukparu.
- The Status: Official statements confirm that both ministers and their convoy are in stable condition. The accident occurred while they were traveling for official state business.
⚽ Sports: Thomas Partey Headlines
Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey is trending for less-than-ideal reasons, as reports emerge of new legal charges against him in the UK. This has sparked intense debate among sports fans regarding his future with the national team ahead of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
👚 “Fugu Day” & Cultural Pride
There is a lively discussion following the government’s declaration of Wednesdays as official “Fugu Day.” * The initiative aims to boost the local textile industry and promote the Smock (Fugu) as a national symbol. While many are embracing the cultural pride, others are debating whether it should be a mandate for public sector workers.
❤️ Valentine’s Eve & Showbiz
- Kojo Antwi: The highlife legend is launching his highly anticipated memoir, Mr. Music Man: The Journey, tonight at the Labadi Beach Hotel. It’s seen as a major cultural event for the “King of Love Songs.”
- Red Room Vibes: The Nkyinkyim Band is set to headline the “Red Room” Valentine’s edition at Soho (Marina Mall) tonight, which is currently the top-selling ticket for the corporate crowd in Accra.
- National Chocolate Month: The Ghana Tourism Authority is in full swing promoting National Chocolate Month, encouraging Ghanaians to gift local cocoa products instead of imported sweets.
📉 Economic Snapshot
- Inflation: Good news on the macro front—inflation has dropped to 3.8%, a massive improvement from the double digits of previous years.
- Economic Growth: However, the Ghana Statistical Service reported a slight cooling of growth to 4.2% as the industrial sector slows down.
