Criticism of NIB’s Survey on Bawumia’s Running Mate Former National People’s Convention President Bernard Mornah has slammed the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) for conducting a survey on a potential running mate for New Patriotic Party presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The criticism stems from an alleged poll leaked by the NIB, suggesting that the NPP base heavily favors Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Bawumia’s running mate. Mornah believes that the national security body should prioritize assessing the flagbearers who have a chance of winning power, rather than engaging in internal political exercises. “The National Bureau of Investigation should not divert resources to matters that are purely internal to political parties,” Mornah stated. “President Akufo-Addo intends to exploit state institutions for his own benefit.” Mornah highlighted that the NIB’s mandate involves assessing the political landscape before, during, and after elections to maintain peace and stability. He expressed concern that the bureau is undertaking a study aimed solely at benefiting the NPP. “The report we have seen is biased,” Mornah asserted. “They discuss the impact of Alan Kyerematen’s and Cheddar’s campaigns on Bawumia’s chances. This shift from national institution to partisan entity is alarming.” Mornah’s criticism underscores the growing concern over the perceived politicization of the NIB, a body tasked with protecting national security.The High Court has refused to grant further injunctions to Philip Nolan over his dismissal from the Students’ Union of Ireland (USI) and the Students’ Federation of Ireland (SFI). Mr Justice Senan Allen said he did not consider an injunction to be the appropriate remedy for Mr Nolan’s complaint. Mr Nolan was dismissed from his position as USI vice-president for academic affairs last year after a vote of no confidence by the USI executive committee. He challenged the validity of the vote and secured an injunction preventing USI from filling the vacant position pending the outcome of his legal challenge. He also secured an injunction preventing SFI from expelling him from the organisation pending the outcome of his challenge to his dismissal from USI. Mr Nolan claimed the injunctions were necessary to protect his position and reputation. However, Mr Justice Allen said he did not consider an injunction to be the appropriate remedy in this case. He said the issues raised in Mr Nolan’s challenge should be decided by way of a plenary hearing rather than an injunction application. Mr Nolan’s lawyers said they would be considering their client’s options in light of the court’s decision.