Accra - Ghana's sports minister has resigned after losing $45,000 in cash - money set aside to cover the expenses of the national soccer team during a trip to Sudan last month.
Media Relations Minister Elizabeth Ohene said Mr Mallam Issah had resigned "to save himself and the government further embarrassment from the events surrounding the loss of his suitcase with $45,000 during his recent trip to Sudan". The statement said Mr Issah, in office only since January, had vigorously denied any wrongdoing.