“Akufo-Addo Destroyed the NPP and Ghana; We Must Go After Him, Not Ken Ofori-Atta” — Arthur Kennedy

According to a report by TV3 Ghana on Saturday, October 10, 2026, former presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Kobina Arthur Kennedy, has strongly criticised former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, accusing him of destroying both the party and the country during his time in office.

Dr. Arthur Kennedy made the remarks while discussing the challenges facing the NPP and the party’s efforts to regain power in the 2028 general elections.

According to him, the NPP must critically examine the role played by Akufo-Addo in the party’s current situation instead of focusing its attention on other individuals associated with the previous administration.

He argued that Akufo-Addo should be held accountable for the decisions and actions taken under his leadership, which he believes contributed to the difficulties facing both the party and Ghana.

Dr. Arthur Kennedy also suggested that the party’s approach to accountability should go beyond former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. He argued that instead of concentrating on efforts to find Ofori-Atta, greater attention should be directed towards Akufo-Addo.

His comments come at a time when the NPP is working to rebuild its image, address internal concerns and prepare for the 2028 general elections.

The party suffered a significant defeat in the 2024 general elections, losing both the presidential election and its parliamentary majority. Since then, questions have been raised about the decisions, policies and leadership choices that contributed to the defeat.

Dr. Arthur Kennedy’s remarks are likely to renew discussions about the responsibilities of the party’s former leadership and the steps needed to restore public confidence in the NPP.

His comments also raise questions about whether the party can successfully rebuild its political fortunes without a thorough examination of its past performance.

As the NPP prepares for the next general elections, the debate over accountability and the legacy of Akufo-Addo’s administration is likely to remain an important issue within the party.

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