Two influential figures in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have openly declared their lack of interest in becoming the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 general elections. These individuals are the Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, popularly known as Joe Wise. While speculations are rife on the selection …

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday appointed James Cleverly as Britain’s new home secretary after he sacked Suella Braverman earlier in the day. Cleverly, 54, was formerly the foreign secretary. Former British Prime Minister David Cameron will succeed him as the new foreign secretary. Braverman came under fire over her immigration policies and her criticism of police actions at …

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Information, has explained why Ghana’s financial problems go far beyond the current bailout the government is seeking from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He stressed that Ghana was a victim of global economic challenges but also that the current bailout support of US$3 billion was hinged on a local programme developed by the government. “Anytime I …