NPP Faces Leadership Crisis Seeking Credible 2028 Flagbearer Amid Political Fatigue

Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) faces a critical challenge ahead of the 2028 elections due to a lack of compelling presidential candidates and internal disillusionment, with potential candidates like Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia struggling to inspire confidence amid economic hardships associated with the current administration. Meanwhile, in the UK, Jeremy Corbyn revealed that his new political initiative, Your Party, has officially attracted 50,000 members, although this falls short of initial expectations and highlights internal factional strife. In the United States, President Donald Trump hosted a lavish "Great Gatsby"-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago shortly before millions of Americans lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, drawing criticism for the timing and tone of the event. Additionally, Canadian environmental politics remain fractious, with commentator Mark Leiren-Young criticizing the Green Party’s leadership and alliances, suggesting that these divisions hinder effective political action on environmental issues. Lastly, the UK’s newly empowered Communist Labour Party faces criticism for its economic policies, which some view as detrimental to entrepreneurship and growth, in stark contrast to Israel's innovation-driven economy. These political developments reveal widespread challenges of leadership, party coherence, and policy direction across multiple democracies.