Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy, is calling for a bold generational and ideological shift within the party to revive its fortunes ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He emphasizes that “new ideas, new humility, and new people” must form the foundation of the NPP’s future if it hopes to reclaim the trust of voters and return to power in an open letter.
“We should lean on the ‘NEW’ in our name and look for new humility, new ideas, and new people to lead us,” he wrote.
Dr. Kennedy argued that the NPP’s path to renewal cannot rest on selecting a so-called “unifying” presidential candidate, but must involve reimagining leadership from top to bottom—from polling stations to party headquarters.
“Our party cannot just focus on the selection of one great unifying candidate—assuming he or she exists.”
He believes that 2028 will be a defining moment—not just for the NPP, but for Ghana’s democratic future—where voters will demand clear evidence of reform, ethical leadership, and accountability.
“2028 will be about ‘Democratic Accountability.’ It will judge the NDC on whether it has delivered on its accountability and resetting mandate. And voters will punish it for a business-as-usual governance.”
