Dr. Arthur Kennedy has called for a total reorientation of the party’s internal political culture, urging a shift from elite dominance and money-driven politics to a more grassroots, transparent, and participatory system.
The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant argued that the NPP’s path to redemption lies not in hurriedly choosing a new presidential candidate, but in fundamentally transforming how the party operates at all levels while speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints programme.
“We should borrow from the American and Canadian systems,” he said. “Let every party member vote. You can’t bribe everybody in Bantama or Walewale. It will demonetise politics and make the party more accountable.”
Rather than blaming electoral defeat on external forces or voter betrayal, Dr. Kennedy emphasized internal party reform as the only credible route to winning back public confidence.
“The electorate punished us — and they were right,” he admitted. “We must stop pretending that shortcuts will fix the rot.”
He advocated for an overhaul beginning at the polling station level, suggesting that opening up the party’s internal processes would not only limit the influence of money but would empower ordinary members to take ownership of the party’s future.
“We need vibrant polling station and constituency executives who understand the ground — not just appointees with money and connections,” he noted.
