Kobina Arthur Kennedy attributes NPP 2024 loss to bad governance

Dr. Kobina Arthur Kennedy, a former presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has rejected internal claims that the party’s defeat in the December 2024 general elections was a result of inadequate security or failure to protect votes. Instead, the medical practitioner and political analyst attributed the party's loss to poor governance during its eight years in power. He argued that the electorate's decision was a direct response to dissatisfaction with the NPP's performance rather than technical lapses on election day.

The comments respond to a narrative within some NPP circles suggesting that the party was out-manoeuvred at polling stations or failed to safeguard its ballots effectively. Kennedy dismissed these notions, suggesting they serve as a distraction from the reality of public sentiment. He emphasized that after two terms under former President Nana Akufo-Addo, the Ghanaian people were largely unhappy with the direction of the country, leading to a significant shift in support toward the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its leader, President John Mahama.

Kennedy’s assessment underscores a call for introspection within the NPP as it settles into its new role as the primary opposition party. By focusing on governance rather than security, he suggests that the path to political recovery lies in acknowledging where the previous administration fell short of public expectations. This critique comes at a time when the party is beginning to evaluate its electoral strategy and leadership direction for the 2028 cycle.