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Party members have a choice, not an obligation – Arthur Kennedy on NPP rebuilding efforts
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Arthur Kennedy, has argued that party supporters are not obliged to vote for any candidate simply because they belong to the party.
In his view, party members have the freedom to decide who to support, and candidates must work to earn their votes.
Speaking during discussions on the NPP’s reorganisation and rebuilding ahead of the 2028 general elections, Dr. Kennedy rejected the notion that loyalty alone should determine voting behaviour within the party.
“You often hear people say every good party member needs to support our candidate. No, they don’t. They have a choice,” he noted.
He stressed that voters ultimately decide based on performance and credibility.
“If, by election day, they believe you have earned their vote, they will vote for you. If not, they will stay home or vote for your opponent,” he added.
Dr. Kennedy also weighed in on debates surrounding the party’s internal election processes, especially claims that a different voting system could have changed the outcome of recent contests.
Touching on the candidates presented at the party’s last internal election, he observed that it is difficult to rely on assumptions about outcomes that were never tested.
“If the executive-level voting approach had been used, would it have produced a different verdict? That cannot be known because it was never applied,” he explained.
He cautioned political actors against excessive speculation, emphasising that democratic politics must rest on clear and legitimate procedures.
“In politics, we must be careful with hypotheticals,” he stressed.
Dr. Kennedy maintained that he would have accepted the outcome of the process regardless of the result, provided it was fair and transparent.
“If the process had been legitimate and delivered the same result, I would have embraced it fully,” he stated.
His remarks come at a time when the NPP is engaged in internal discussions on strengthening party unity and rebuilding public confidence ahead of the 2028 elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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