February 11, 2026 – Page 2 – Eastern FM 105.1

OSP releases Baba Jamal on self-recognisance bail after interrogation

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso East, Baba Jamal, on self-recognisance bail after several hours of interrogation.

His lawyer, Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, who confirmed the development to Graphic Online, said his client was questioned over alleged vote-buying linked to the party’s parliamentary primary held on Saturday, February 7.

He explained that Mr Jamal was also interrogated over an alleged assault on an officer of the OSP who was dispatched to serve an invitation letter on the parliamentary candidate.

Speaker approves reintroduction of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has approved the reintroduction of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, for consideration by the House.

He said the decision was taken based on the unanimous advice he received from the Committees on the Private Members’ Bill and the Private Members’ Motion, which recommended that the bill be reintroduced.

Mr Bagbin explained that the bill had gone through all the required processes for enactment in line with the Standing Orders of Parliament and, consequently, directed the Business Committee to schedule it for presentation to the House.

Gov’t declares Wednesdays as official ‘Fugu Day’

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The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced a new national initiative encouraging all Ghanaians and friends of Ghana to wear Fugu (Batakari) every Wednesday.

The move, according to a statement signed by the sector Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, aims to preserve and promote Ghana’s rich cultural heritage while fostering national pride and identity.

The initiative is also expected to generate significant social and economic benefits by empowering local weavers, designers, artisans, and traders across the value chain.