
Dr. Arthur Kennedy, a long-time and influential figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has delivered a scathing critique of the party following its defeat in the 2024 elections. In an open letter that pulls no punches, Kennedy outlined a series of flaws and missteps within the party’s leadership, from its handling of national issues to its internal politics and its role in the country’s current state of turmoil. In reference to the NPP’s official statement after the elections, which called for an internal probe into the party’s loss, Kennedy wasted no time in addressing what he saw as a growing hypocrisy in the party’s stance on key matters. He referenced the NPP’s condemnation of vigilantism, pointing out that this newfound stance was in stark contrast to the party’s past behavior. “How time changes,” Kennedy remarked, pointing to the party’s previous tolerance of violence, from vigilantes entering courtrooms to the deadly clashes during the 2020 election season. The disregard for law and order, according to Kennedy, has now culminated in the violence and disorder seen in the country today. Kennedy went on to argue that the NPP’s loss could be attributed to a litany of failures and mismanagement during their eight years in power. He bluntly declared that the party’s electoral defeat was the result of “looting public coffers, manifesting incompetence, displaying arrogance, and nurturing Galamsey.” Kennedy’s criticism of the administration’s economic handling was pointed, particularly in his disillusionment with Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who he felt had misled the public with his economic statements, including his dismissal of the cedi’s devaluation and his failure to live up to the expectations placed upon him during the campaign. Kennedy also took issue with the NPP’s leadership, particularly in regions once known for producing respected figures. He cited the Ashanti region as an example, lamenting how it had shifted from being led by principled figures like Donkor Fordjour to being under the influence of individuals such as the controversial party figure, Wontumi. This shift, according to Kennedy, signaled a broader decline in the party’s values, with a growing focus on wealth accumulation at the expense of integrity and public service. Kennedy’s reflections were not confined to individuals within the NPP but extended to the entire party structure. He expressed disappointment in how the NPP had evolved, shifting from a party founded by men who sacrificed for their country to one now led by figures he believes are driven by personal gain. He decried the party’s “unholy alliances” with the Kyebi Mafia and the “Galamsey Incorporated” groups, which he suggested had undermined the party’s credibility and led to its downfall. This, he argued, was compounded by a culture of silence within the party, where individuals who knew better remained complicit in the face of wrongdoing to preserve their own positions. Kennedy also called out former president John Agyekum Kufuor, who he felt had failed to stand up for the party’s principles. “Even the illustrious JA Kufuor chose peace over principle,” Kennedy wrote, expressing disappointment that Kufuor had not spoken out against the party’s growing corruption and moral decline. Kennedy’s letter serves as both a sharp indictment of the NPP’s leadership and a somber reflection on the party’s trajectory. His critique resonates with those within the party and the public who are increasingly concerned about the party’s future, its values, and its ability to regain the trust of the electorate. As the NPP grapples with its election loss, Kennedy’s candid remarks shed light on the internal and external challenges the party will have to address if it hopes to reclaim its political credibility in the years to come.
NexPoint Residential Trust Announces Changes in Executive Leadership
Mikel Arteta is hoping Gabriel Martinelli can help to fill the void created by , with the England forward likely to miss key fixtures including the north London derby next month. Arteta confirmed on Monday that Saka was expected to be absent for “many weeks” after tearing a hamstring during the first half of . That would rule him out of Premier League fixtures including Arsenal’s game with Tottenham on 15 January, the Carabao Cup semi‐final first leg against Newcastle and an FA Cup third‐round tie with Manchester United. With Raheem Sterling also facing an extended spell on the sidelines with a knee injury, Martinelli is likely to start on the right when Arsenal host Ipswich on Friday after switching flanks at Palace and providing a goal and an assist. The Brazilian scored 15 Premier League goals in 2022‐23 but has only 10 since, however Arteta believes Martinelli is capable of stepping up while Saka is unavailable. “I think so. Gaby loves it: you give him a challenge and he wants to do it today if he can. He’s a player that likes responsibility and likes having a bigger role. But it’s for all the players to take responsibility. I think it’s something collective. Everybody is going to have to add something else because Bukayo, who we rely a lot on, is not going to be with us.” Arteta has played down suggestions that Arsenal could bring in reinforcements in January after Gabriel Jesus made a timely return to form against Palace by scoring five times in two matches. With Sterling, signed on loan from Chelsea to provide backup for Saka, due to have more tests to discover the extent of his knee injury, it could provide more opportunities for Ethan Nwaneri. The 17-year-old has yet to start a league game but has made 10 league substitute appearances this season and scored three goals in the Carabao Cup, although Arteta remains cautious about rushing him. “He needs to understand a few things,” he said. “Obviously again for Ethan there’s been a massive step in the last 12 months. But he’s on the journey with us and every time he plays I think he changes games for the better, so that’s a really good sign.”Candace Cameron Bure Recalls ‘Hard Time’ Moving to Great American FamilyThrivent Financial for Lutherans cut its stake in shares of Itron, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ITRI – Free Report ) by 4.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 60,108 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after selling 2,769 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans owned about 0.13% of Itron worth $6,421,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Sculptor Capital LP acquired a new position in Itron in the 2nd quarter worth about $5,255,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its holdings in shares of Itron by 7.8% during the second quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 268,379 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $26,559,000 after purchasing an additional 19,387 shares during the last quarter. Tidal Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Itron in the first quarter valued at approximately $1,319,000. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Itron by 0.8% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 5,701,337 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $527,488,000 after buying an additional 45,909 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ boosted its position in Itron by 97.8% during the 2nd quarter. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ now owns 10,207 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $1,012,000 after buying an additional 5,047 shares during the period. 96.19% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Insiders Place Their Bets In other Itron news, CEO Thomas Deitrich sold 887 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $102.15, for a total value of $90,607.05. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 205,276 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,968,943.40. This trade represents a 0.43 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Also, CFO Joan S. Hooper sold 509 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $102.15, for a total transaction of $51,994.35. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 72,338 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,389,326.70. The trade was a 0.70 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 39,066 shares of company stock worth $4,092,737. Corporate insiders own 1.45% of the company’s stock. Itron Stock Performance Itron ( NASDAQ:ITRI – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.13 by $0.71. The firm had revenue of $615.46 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $596.41 million. Itron had a net margin of 9.37% and a return on equity of 19.03%. The business’s revenue was up 9.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.98 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Itron, Inc. will post 5.33 EPS for the current year. Analyst Ratings Changes Several brokerages have issued reports on ITRI. TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of Itron from $125.00 to $136.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Janney Montgomery Scott began coverage on Itron in a report on Friday, September 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $131.00 target price on the stock. Piper Sandler upped their price target on Itron from $110.00 to $119.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. BNP Paribas initiated coverage on Itron in a research report on Thursday, September 5th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $133.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Stephens reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and issued a $110.00 price objective on shares of Itron in a research note on Monday, August 5th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $123.92. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on ITRI Itron Company Profile ( Free Report ) Itron, Inc, a technology, solutions, and service company, provides end-to-end solutions that help manage energy, water, and smart city operations worldwide. It operates in three segments: Device Solutions, Networked Solutions, and Outcomes. The Device Solutions segment offers hardware products that are used for measurement, control, or sensing, such as standard gas, electricity, water, and communicating meters, as well as heat and allocation products. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Itron Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Itron and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Meta loses ground to Bluesky as users abandon Elon Musk's X
Inari Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:NARI) Receives $58.89 Consensus Target Price from Brokerages
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Aditya Roy Kapur, is set to re-release in cinemas. Dharma Productions, the banner behind the film, announced the news on their social media handles. The re-release of films is part of a growing trend of classic superhit films making a return to the big screen. Before YJHD, Dharma's Kal Ho Naa Ho, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Saif Ali Khan was re-released in cinemas. The film is (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); re-releasing in select cinemas across India and the UK on January 3, 2025 Earlier this month, Dharma Productions shared a cryptic post about Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, sparking speculation among fans about a possible sequel. However, the announcement confirmed that instead of a new instalment, the 2013 hit will be re-released in cinemas, allowing a new generation of moviegoers to experience the magic of this iconic film on the big screen once again.