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Cocobod In Liquidity Crisis, as Payment Assurances Fail To Calm Cocoa SectorBy Prince AhenkorahThe Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is embroiled in a deepening financial and credibility crisis, with its CEO Dr. Randy Abbey publicly clashing with critics over repeated assurances to farmers while failing to clear months-old payment arrears. A stark admission from Abbey reveals a liquidity squeeze so severe that the board is dependent on international buyers to pre-finance purchases, undermining its bargaining power and exposing systemic vulnerability.At a tense Accra briefing, Abbey confirmed the board is working with the Ministry of Finance to settle debts but attributed delays…

As Mahama’s Audit Shadow LoomsBy Gifty BoatengRoads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza is walking a political tightrope, caught between a furious construction sector demanding payment and President John Mahama’s strict edict to prevent a repeat of past financial scandals. The New Republic can reveal that the meticulous and sluggish validation of thousands of payment claims is the direct result of an explosive audit ordered by Mahama upon his return to office, which uncovered systemic duplicate payments to contractors under the previous administration.In an exclusive interview, Agbodza admitted the process is tortuous but non-negotiable. “Even after the audit, we found certificates in…

 As “Ayawaso East Model” Tests Party Reform PledgeBy Gifty Boateng and Prince AhenkorahThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership is poised to receive a landmark investigative report today that could redefine internal party discipline and set a precarious precedent for Ghana’s political financing. The three-member committee chaired by veteran security capo Kofi Totobi Quakyi will deliver its findings on the brazen vote-buying that marred the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary, a case that has unexpectedly drawn praise from governance experts for the swift response from both party and government.The scandal erupted after viral videos showed delegates receiving 32-inch plasma televisions, motorbikes, wax…

By Philip Antoh The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has appealed to striking university unions to call off their industrial action to protect teaching and learning across public universities. Dr. Apaak made the appeal after chairing a meeting at the Ministry of Education on behalf of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, with the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG). The meeting held on Friday brought together representatives of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU-TUC), the Federation of University Senior Staff Associations of Ghana (FUSSAG), the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and the Fair Wages…

By TNR News Desk A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Ewura Adams Karim, has called for unity, internal accountability and urgent reforms to curb the growing monetization of party politics following the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary held over the weekend. Commenting on the aftermath of the closely watched primary and posted on his page on X, Mr. Karim emphasized that the foremost responsibility of the party is to retain the Ayawaso East seat in honour of the late Member of Parliament, Hon. Naser Toure Mahama, whose legacy of service, he said, must be protected. According to him,…

TNR News Desk The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has firmly rejected claims that it sells foreign scholarships, calling these allegations unfounded and without evidence. In a statement released on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, GETFund noted that it had been alerted to accusations made by Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan (NEIP), during a panel discussion on Sompa FM/TV. The Fund emphasized that its scholarship program follows strict guidelines and is both transparent and based on merit. “We want to stress that GETFund scholarships make up five percent (5%) of…

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and MP for Damongo, Samuel A. Jinapor, has urged African governments, mining firms, and financial institutions to actively include women, youth, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in all aspects of Africa’s mining value chains. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 Mining Breakfast Meeting and Workshop at the Accra International Conference Centre on Wednesday, Mr. Jinapor pointed out that while Africa is one of the richest regions in minerals globally, the current structure of its mining industry restricts its ability to contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development. He highlighted that…

TNR News Desk The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed her concerns over the lack of limited participation of African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in cross-border trade. She emphasized that the continent’s economic transformation agenda cannot be realized without enhanced support for SMEs, as well as for women and young entrepreneurs. During her address at the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues held in Accra, Veep highlighted that while the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a significant opportunity for deeper economic integration, many businesses are still unable to take advantage of the expanded market. “Fewer than 20%…

By Philip Antoh The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has launched a 26-member compliance and enforcement team in the Domestic Tax and Revenue Division. This effort is designed to ensure compliance, boost state revenue, and achieve the authority’s goals. The team’s responsibilities include enhancing Value Added Tax (VAT) payments and encouraging voluntary compliance among taxpayers to address the issues with the implementation of the reformed VAT, which started on January 1, 2026. Mr. Sarpong noted that more than 60 percent of businesses have not yet adhered to the new VAT rules, resulting in…

Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy has expressed his opinion on the current discussion regarding the Majority in Parliament’s proposal to change the name of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport. In a recent interview, the celebrated musician stated that he would back the change if it is based on clear, patriotic reasons and has a positive effect on the country. He pointed out that the airport was initially called Accra International Airport and that changing it back could be acceptable if it fosters national unity and development. However, Stonebwoy warned against making a change that does not offer significant advantages…