Is your name in the book of wrongs?

So, what kraaaa will make you bite somebody’s finger off? Well, for some people, politics is enough reason and if you scroll to the trending stories section, you’ll find a story that will bring tears to your eyes. Whether those tears come from laughter or sympathy, you’ll decide.

In other stories though…

• Politics: Mahama’s ORAL squad is out to recover all the loot—if you misused state funds, just start practicing your ‘it wasn’t me’ speech now.

• Economic: You don’t need a think tank to know what’s wrong—just ask the trotro driver." - Dr. Amin Adam.

• Economic: Dr. Amin Adam basically hit Mahama with ‘Bro, did we live in the same Ghana?’ and we’re here for the drama.

• Crime: Gyakye Quayson’s trial: Prosecution just realized they left out a whole page—now they want a do-over. Plot thickens…

• Economic: The former Hajj Board says the new team isn’t telling the full story.

• Fact of the Day: The American dollar isn’t made of paper. Wanna know what’s made of? Keep scrolling!

• Regional: Anlo Chiefs Tell Bagbin: Spill the Tea on Who Called Zanetor a "Daughter of a Murderer" by Feb 10

• Politics: Ernest Kumi dodged the judge but couldn't dodge the fine—GHC10K down and a contempt case still looming. Buckle up for February 13!

QUICK BYTE

• Mahama’s ORAL task force (lowkey sounds like a strict dentist, but okay) is ready to expose Ghana’s missing money mysteries. Next week, they drop the report, and instead of gathering dust in a somewhere in the archives folder, it’s heading straight to the investigators. If you ever signed a questionable contract, start sweating now. Also start looking for a good lawyer or a one-way ticket. ✈️

  ORAL is not stopping at just past government officials. Current officeholders? You go hear am! Mahama is basically saying, "You chop state money, we dey collect. No long talk." Read more

• Ex-Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam says the best policies don’t come from boardrooms—they come from real people on the streets. Instead of relying only on economic reports and high-level meetings, he engaged security men, staff, and everyday Ghanaians to make more grounded and effective decisions. His advice? Stay humble, listen, and learn from everyone. Read more

• Dr. Amin Adam basically rolled his eyes in economic when President Mahama claimed the economy is in shambles. Man hit him with the “Were you even here, bro? Or were you chilling on Mars?” According to him, the IMF, World Bank, and other finance gurus already said Ghana was doing alright before the transition. So he’s big confused about why Mahama is sounding like this. In simpler terms: Man said he did his homework, submitted it, and now Mahama is saying the paper is blank. 😂Meanwhile, Mahama is saying Ghana’s economy is far worse than what NPP suggests. Get your popcorn, kelewele and plantain chips ready—this economic debate is about to get real spicy. Read more

• The Hajj debt blame game is in full swing, and the former Hajj Board isn’t having it. After Collins Dauda, leader of the 2025 Hajj Task Force, made claims about outstanding debts, the ex-Hajj Board has fired back with receipts. Get the 411 in the Deep Dive section below

• Imagine being in the middle of a heated argument, and someone hits you with “Shut up, you daughter of a murderer”—on live TV, in Parliament no less! Well, that’s exactly what happened to Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, and the Anlo Chiefs are NOT letting it slide. Led by Togbi Sri III, the Overlord of Anlo Dukor, the Chiefs have put the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on a no-long-talk deadline: Name and shame the MP by February 10, or expect vibes and inshallah from us. The problem? Nobody wants to own up. It’s like when your mother asks, "Who broke my favorite cup?" and suddenly, everybody in the house develops amnesia. Initially, fingers were pointing at Samuel Abu Jinapor and Nana Kwame Asafo-Adjei, but they both hit us with a strong "It wasn’t me". Read more

• Ernest Kumi, the NPP MP for Akwatia, tried asking the judge hearing his case to step aside. But the Koforidua High Court was like, "Nah fam, that's not how it works." The court not only dismissed his application but also slapped him with a GHC10,000 fine. Ouch. But why is this even a case? Well, Kumi was hit with an injunction, meaning he wasn’t supposed to hold himself out as MP. But did he listen? Nope. He went ahead and got sworn into Parliament anyway. The NDC was like, "Oh, so you’re above the law now?" and dragged him back to court for contempt. His lawyer, Gary Nimako, tried to argue that the judge was biased and should recuse himself. The judge, however, said “ain’t happening". Now, the real drama starts on February 13, when the court sits to hear the contempt case against Kumi. If things go south, he might be in even hotter soup. Read more

• The prosecution in the Gyakye Quayson case just got the court’s green light to recall their fifth witness, Latif Oshenu, because—oops—a whole page was missing from an exhibit. Turns out, Oshenu tried to reference it during his testimony, but it wasn’t there. Now, they want to bring him back to complete the story. The judge is not impressed, and has given them a deadline—February 12—to cough up the paperwork. Read more

  In case you missed it:

  Mr Quayson is facing charges of forgery of passport or travel certificate, knowingly making a false statutory declaration, perjury and false declaration for office in the run up to the 2020 Assin North parliamentary election.

DEEP DIVE

The former Hajj Board says the new team isn’t telling the full story

According to former Hajj Board Chairman Ben Abdallah Banda, when the NPP took over in 2017, they inherited a whopping $7.8 million in debt from the NDC administration. This included money from 425 fully paid pilgrims who couldn’t make the 2016 Hajj, forcing either refunds or rebookings. But, Banda claims, Akufo-Addo and Bawumia stepped in to ensure those pilgrims eventually made it.

Fast forward to 2024, and the Board says they left behind $4.86 million in outstanding debt—a reduction from what they inherited. Their frustration? The new Task Force is acting like they’re the first ones dealing with Hajj debts. Banda put it plainly: “Governance is a continuum—you inherit both assets and liabilities.”

Blaming foreign exchange fluctuations for the debt pile-up, the former Board is urging the new team to be honest about the full history instead of misleading the Muslim community.

That said, they ended on a good note, wishing the new Task Force success in this year’s pilgrimage preparations. No hard feelings... sorta. Read more

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NEWS SOURCES

Today’s stories are curated from:

1. www.myjoyonline.com

2. www.ghanaweb.com

3. www.citinewsroom.com

4. www.norvanreports.com

5. Channel1news