Renowned physician, author, and political analyst Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy has dismissed Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s nationwide "Thank You Tour" as little more than a repackaged campaign push, arguing that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) should instead be apologizing to Ghanaians for its failures in office.
During a candid appearance on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, Kennedy challenged the sincerity of the tour, questioning its timing and underlying motives.
An Apology Tour, Not a Thank You Tour
“What we really need is an Apology Tour, not a Thank You Tour,” Kennedy asserted. “The NPP should be apologizing to the nation for its poor governance—not just expressing gratitude.”
He emphasized that the party has lost significant public trust and must go beyond symbolic gestures to regain credibility. “We need an accountability process,” he insisted. “Party leaders and government officials whose mismanagement, arrogance, and corruption contributed to our electoral setbacks must answer for their actions.”
Unresolved Divisions and Internal Strife
Kennedy also pointed to lingering divisions within the NPP, despite outward displays of unity. He described the party’s recent presidential primaries—which saw Bawumia emerge as flagbearer—as marred by infighting and even violence.
“The primary process was far from smooth. There was rancor, and tragically, someone lost an eye in the clashes,” he revealed. “And from what I hear, tensions haven’t cooled—allegedly, even this Thank You Tour has seen physical altercations.”
Such incidents, he argued, prove the party needs genuine internal reconciliation before taking its message to the public. “We’re skipping necessary steps. Healing must happen behind the scenes first.”
A Calculated Political Move?
Kennedy didn’t shy away from addressing what he sees as the tour’s true purpose: positioning Bawumia ahead of potential rivals. “Let’s be honest—this is about Dr. Bawumia making his case before others can,” he said. “Everyone knows it.”
His critique suggests the NPP remains more focused on optics and political maneuvering than substantive reform. “We must come clean with the Ghanaian people,” he urged. “Only then can we move forward with credibility.”
As the NPP struggles to reconnect with voters, Kennedy’s blunt assessment underscores a critical question: Can the party rebuild trust, or will its efforts be seen as mere campaign theatrics?
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