Who will be the next New Patriotic Party Leader?

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John Adusei 12 years ago

Three years in politics is a very long time. With strategy and focus someone may emerge. In 2005 no one thought Obama was going to win the US Democratic Party nomination. Granted that Ghanaian politics is very different, the ...
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Three years in politics is a very long time. With strategy and focus someone may emerge. In 2005 no one thought Obama was going to win the US Democratic Party nomination. Granted that Ghanaian politics is very different, the new media and the growing youth population could spring surprises.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Like it or not, it would be Bawumia. Alan who resigned from the Party has not done anything to deserve the leadership. He did not help in anyway.

Forget about Arthur-K, he is immature. There are times you can be right but ...
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Like it or not, it would be Bawumia. Alan who resigned from the Party has not done anything to deserve the leadership. He did not help in anyway.

Forget about Arthur-K, he is immature. There are times you can be right but it depends on how you channel your anger. His attacks on Akufo was wrong.
Ben 12 years ago

But he's also a traitor. He needs to undo the terrible things he has said the last few month. Also Cash, like Nana Addo, it finished.

But he's also a traitor. He needs to undo the terrible things he has said the last few month. Also Cash, like Nana Addo, it finished.
CONCERNED CITIZEN 12 years ago

I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT AND CONFIDENT IN DR BAWUMIA TO BE THE NEXT FLAGBEARER OF NPP AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE NEXT PRESIDENT. THE WAY HE CONDUCTED HIMSELF AND SUPPORTED HIS PARTY THROUGHOUT THIS 'ELECTION PETITION' WAS AMAZING. WH ...
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I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT AND CONFIDENT IN DR BAWUMIA TO BE THE NEXT FLAGBEARER OF NPP AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE NEXT PRESIDENT. THE WAY HE CONDUCTED HIMSELF AND SUPPORTED HIS PARTY THROUGHOUT THIS 'ELECTION PETITION' WAS AMAZING. WHERE WAS ALLAN DURING THE DIFFICULT TIMES?? DR. BAWUMIA ALL THE WAY. HE IS A GENIUS AND GREAT ASSET TO GHANA AD THE WHOLE WORLD.
CONCERNED CITIZEN 12 years ago

I CORRECT MYSELF FOR THE TYPO. ERROR

I CORRECT MYSELF FOR THE TYPO. ERROR
Kojo T 12 years ago

Some one from your party wrote Atubuga is a shit carrier and another mahama is a cow herd . How will you call Bawumia?

Some one from your party wrote Atubuga is a shit carrier and another mahama is a cow herd . How will you call Bawumia?
MINOR CASE 12 years ago

Certainly not koklo deja.

Certainly not koklo deja.
MINOR CASE 12 years ago

Koklo deka

Koklo deka
Kpakpo Allotey 12 years ago

Dr Bawumia was not the Governor of the Bank of Ghana. He was rather the deputy Governor.

Dr Bawumia was not the Governor of the Bank of Ghana. He was rather the deputy Governor.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 12 years ago

Nyansasem, good morning. My view is that Arthur Kennedy stands no chance because the Akufo-Addo faction will see him as a traitor. Again, I am not sure of his base in the party especially among the grassroots since he could n ...
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Nyansasem, good morning. My view is that Arthur Kennedy stands no chance because the Akufo-Addo faction will see him as a traitor. Again, I am not sure of his base in the party especially among the grassroots since he could not even win a parliamentary primary in his constituency, though he could be a formidable candidate.

My advice to Alan will be not contest 2016 because and again, the Akufo-Addo faction will regard him as having abandoned ship when the going was tough. Again, it will be tough beating the incumbent unless President Mahama fails to deliver on his promises. Though, he is well known in Ghana and need no hard selling, if Mahama delivers, he would be defeated. He stands a better chance in 2020 when there will be a new face on NDC's ticket. My advice is strategic (weighing the circumstances and taking the best option that will guarantee him victory at the first attempt).

Bawumia stands a better chance but I am not sure of his support base in the party, especially the powers that be. He could also take some flak from his performance as the key witness for the petitioners depending on what the Justices say about his performance in their written reasons. His chances stem from the fact that, he is from the north and therefore the votes from the north would be split between them. Since NPP is sure to secure Asante and Eastern regions, a good performance in the three northern regions could secure them the presidency. However, all these depend on a number factors still unknown knowns or known unknowns. Time will tell.

Nyansasem, I assumed you are male but yesterday someone referred to you as female. May I ask, are you male or female (without prejudice)? No offence meant please and you do not have to answer if you do not want to.

KK 12 years ago

"Since NPP is sure to secure Asante and Eastern regions, a good performance in the three northern regions could secure them the presidency."

That's where you got it wrong. Asante and Eastern regions are solidly NPP but it ...
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"Since NPP is sure to secure Asante and Eastern regions, a good performance in the three northern regions could secure them the presidency."

That's where you got it wrong. Asante and Eastern regions are solidly NPP but it doesn't mean they will be as solidly so if the candidate is from the North. Eastern Region is not totally NPP with the Krobo, Ada and other elements not really into NPP. But then Western and Central could easily swing to NPP with certain parts of BA NPP too. But one thing is certain: Bawumia cannot be certain of getting all the NPP core support that Akufo had simply because he is a Northerner!
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

I think NPP alone cannot beat NDC no matter where their candidates come from.Taking a leaf from Former President Kuffour and Nana Addo,the difference between the 2 great personalities is about "tactics".Kuffour quickly unders ...
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I think NPP alone cannot beat NDC no matter where their candidates come from.Taking a leaf from Former President Kuffour and Nana Addo,the difference between the 2 great personalities is about "tactics".Kuffour quickly understood that NPP has only 2 strong régional base,not enough to give them the presidency.He listed down the "swing régions" which will determine the winner.On the list are Greater Accra,Brong Ahafo,Central and Western Regions.The CPP has its strongest base in the Western and Central Régions so Kuffour traded horses with them to get more of the presidential votes there.By eliminating 2 swing régions the NPP has increased its chances already in the 2000 general elections.Kuffour started shaking the NDC support base in the Greater Accra by appointing Jake as his campaign strategist.Kuffour as an Asante did not find it difficult to break and crack the NDC base in the Brong Ahafo.In other words,Kuffour managed carefully to attract all the swing régions to his side.Finally,he pick his running mate from the North to split the already fragmented NDC votes in the 3 régions over there.This is the perfect strategy that pinned NDC to the ground from 2000-2008.Unfortunately,Nana Addo changed everything and faced NDC alone which did not help him at all.I knew Nana Addo was going to lose the élections in 2008 and 2012 because he is not a tactician.Thank you.
KK 12 years ago

Perhaps Kufuor's strategy worked as you said but other things must be considered too. Kufuor's victories in 2000 and 2004 were really not that solid. He won by small margins. People were also very fed up with the P/NDC by 200 ...
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Perhaps Kufuor's strategy worked as you said but other things must be considered too. Kufuor's victories in 2000 and 2004 were really not that solid. He won by small margins. People were also very fed up with the P/NDC by 2000 and were ready to look elsewhere. That favoured Kufuor. Akufo-Addo didn't have that condition in 2008 when his party was the incumbent and people had started getting fed up with them. That effect was dissipated in 2012 but other factors were still strong.

Akufo-Addo as a person (an individual) was not attractive. He was not a person who could easily get the support of the swing voters for whom personality was important. Kufuor was not as disliked as Akufo-Addo with his baggage of bad rumours around him. This was important in the perceptions of people whether those rumours were true or not. There are too many people who just don't like the person Akufo-Addo. In such a case no tactics would have worked for him. I believe NPP's chances will improve much with Akufo-Addo out of the scene.
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

Ofcourse,there are many factors but it's important for any successful presidential candidate to have the ability to plan good tactics and have good capacity of judgement.As a matter of fact,I don't know who is going to lead N ...
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Ofcourse,there are many factors but it's important for any successful presidential candidate to have the ability to plan good tactics and have good capacity of judgement.As a matter of fact,I don't know who is going to lead Npp in 2016 but they better find a very good tactician.These 3 gentlemen mentioned above may not have the nod from congress when the time comes.Thank you.
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

Ghanaians were just TIRED of Rawlings and VOTED for a change....Kufour. After 8 yrs, Ghanaians saw what Kufour did and GAVE MILLS a Chance.!
IF we only had a LEADER who has a CLEAR AGENDA for the Nation, we would have been a ...
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Ghanaians were just TIRED of Rawlings and VOTED for a change....Kufour. After 8 yrs, Ghanaians saw what Kufour did and GAVE MILLS a Chance.!
IF we only had a LEADER who has a CLEAR AGENDA for the Nation, we would have been at LEAST SATISFIED!!!There IS just TOO MUCH CORRUPTION and NON-ACCOUNTABILITY in the SYSTEM!
and the leadership SEEMS to be satisfied with that situation!
OPPONG 12 years ago

WHY NOT CONSIDERING MADAM AKUAH DONKOR AS SHE CAN WIN MORE VOTES FROM ORDINARY FARMERS WHO HOLD LARGE NO OF GHANA VOTES. Haaahaaaa,
NA this booklong4 YI will they accept her. NA waa oo!!!!

WHY NOT CONSIDERING MADAM AKUAH DONKOR AS SHE CAN WIN MORE VOTES FROM ORDINARY FARMERS WHO HOLD LARGE NO OF GHANA VOTES. Haaahaaaa,
NA this booklong4 YI will they accept her. NA waa oo!!!!
Bunny Wailer 12 years ago

NPP needs to diversify its leadership choices

NPP needs to diversify its leadership choices
John Adusei 12 years ago

Forget about the call to diversity by selecting a Northerner. The Northerners will not vote for the person and the Ashanti voters may not vote in their numbers. It could be compared to selecting a Black Republican candidate. ...
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Forget about the call to diversity by selecting a Northerner. The Northerners will not vote for the person and the Ashanti voters may not vote in their numbers. It could be compared to selecting a Black Republican candidate. Blacks won't vote for him and whites won't vote in the numbers he needs to win. Be careful what you wish for. Politics is a numbers game and not about diversity or equity. It may be the same rationale NDC will use not to select an Ashanti presidential candidate.
Sammy 12 years ago

The worse is even to put an asante man as a leader. The few northerners will even say goodbye and tip the scale on the side of the ndc.

The worse is even to put an asante man as a leader. The few northerners will even say goodbye and tip the scale on the side of the ndc.
Akosua Tabuwaa 12 years ago

But there are not many Ashantis qualified for the position.Alan Cash and Kennedy are both Fantes while Bawumia we all know is from the North.

But there are not many Ashantis qualified for the position.Alan Cash and Kennedy are both Fantes while Bawumia we all know is from the North.

TORONTO PANIN 12 years ago

I see that the NPP wisemen will make no mistake in choosing the next Leader
unless the want to give a freeway to the NDC.
Choosing Allen Cash will cause us to
loose votes from non-asanti-akyim
people/voters.
Dr.Bawumia ...
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I see that the NPP wisemen will make no mistake in choosing the next Leader
unless the want to give a freeway to the NDC.
Choosing Allen Cash will cause us to
loose votes from non-asanti-akyim
people/voters.
Dr.Bawumia is the best choice to gain
support from northeners while Arthur
Kennedy brings votes from central and
parts of western region when he
stands as the running mate to Bawumia
Can't you see that the EWES are using
the Fantis and the northerners ?
Let us be smart now.....but the fact
is that neither Bawumia,Allen Cash nor
Arthur K can win the 2016 race ...........it is reserved for
Mahama.....just that.........so NPP
should know how to play the game...!!!!!
Akosua Tabuwaa 12 years ago

alan Cash is a fante and not asante.You should note that and why will non asantes not vote for him?

alan Cash is a fante and not asante.You should note that and why will non asantes not vote for him?
Hafiz. Techiman 12 years ago

President John Dramani Mahama will beat any candidate from the npp. The petition has clearly shown the character of the npp. Ghanaians will definitely punish the npp for the 8 months ordeal they made us to go through.

President John Dramani Mahama will beat any candidate from the npp. The petition has clearly shown the character of the npp. Ghanaians will definitely punish the npp for the 8 months ordeal they made us to go through.
Reality 12 years ago

Remember Alan has John in his name.

Remember Alan has John in his name.
Joni 12 years ago

You are conflating two positions. The NPP, by the structure of the party, does not really have a leader. If one can call somebody the "leader" it should be the party chairman. Then the party chooses a presidential candidate t ...
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You are conflating two positions. The NPP, by the structure of the party, does not really have a leader. If one can call somebody the "leader" it should be the party chairman. Then the party chooses a presidential candidate to fight elections. When such a person is chosen, he becomes the eyes of the party and people look up to him as the "party leader" only because he becomes the most important person in the party surpassing the chairman. If the party waits until, say, one year before electing a candidate, the party is really without a leader or is led by the chairman. This also means that if the party loses a presidential election, the losing party candidate ceases to be anything in the party - just an ordinary member. But the chairman continues to be the chairman whether the party loses or not. Akufo-Addo held on to the "leadership" position only because of the SC petition which could have given him the verdict as a winner or ordered a new election. Otherwise, he ceased to be anything big in the party the day the elections were declared lost to him.

What you are talking of is who will be the NPP's Presidential Candidate for the next elections which is more than 3 years away, not who will be the party leader!
koo Japan 12 years ago

I am not NPP nor NDC man, I just want the best for my country. I vote base on the leaders abilities and capabilities.
For Allen Cash, NPP please dont bring another leader because of his money. This man is not suppose to be ...
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I am not NPP nor NDC man, I just want the best for my country. I vote base on the leaders abilities and capabilities.
For Allen Cash, NPP please dont bring another leader because of his money. This man is not suppose to be even Assembly man.
Nas 12 years ago

Whose name am I hearing ? Allan Kyeremanteng ? Who is he ? Does he exist ? Well, maybe he will contest for Ashanti regional secretary of the New Patriotic Party. He lacks the morale drive to contest for the flagbearership of ...
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Whose name am I hearing ? Allan Kyeremanteng ? Who is he ? Does he exist ? Well, maybe he will contest for Ashanti regional secretary of the New Patriotic Party. He lacks the morale drive to contest for the flagbearership of the party. But for Dr Arthur Kennedy, the least said about him the better.
Sammy 12 years ago

Alan or Arthur Ken all the way!!

Alan or Arthur Ken all the way!!
MUGU YARO 12 years ago

THE NEXT LEADER IS DOKITA BAWUMIA

THE NEXT LEADER IS DOKITA BAWUMIA
MUGU YARO 12 years ago

THE NEXT LEADER IS DOKITA BAWUMIA

THE NEXT LEADER IS DOKITA BAWUMIA

MUGU YARO 12 years ago

THE NEXT LEADER IS DOKITA BAWUMIA

THE NEXT LEADER IS DOKITA BAWUMIA
NANA APINTOHENE 12 years ago

Any smart Ghanaian knows who won the 2008 and 2012 elections. NANA ADDO of course. However dark forces including some eminent, little minded so called chiefs, selfish NPP bigots who are on the make and on the take conspired w ...
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Any smart Ghanaian knows who won the 2008 and 2012 elections. NANA ADDO of course. However dark forces including some eminent, little minded so called chiefs, selfish NPP bigots who are on the make and on the take conspired with the establishment to "RERV". These ministers and apparatciks of darkness rigged the elections and rigged the petition verdict. These shameless bunch are laughing today, but will regret sometime in the future when they realise too late in life that honesty is the salvation to a better life tomorrow.
God bless our homeland Ghana.
"RERV":- RIGG ELECTIONS AND RIGG PETITION VERDICT.
Baffour Agyemang 12 years ago

The NPP will not do any better come 2016 if it does not change it's superiority complexes and it's arrogant rhetorics no matter who is chosen as a leader.In any case Dr. Bawumia may be the best choice.

The NPP will not do any better come 2016 if it does not change it's superiority complexes and it's arrogant rhetorics no matter who is chosen as a leader.In any case Dr. Bawumia may be the best choice.
Kwobia,Toronto 12 years ago

I'm from the north,but please,anybody but Dr Pink Sheets.He will be laughed at by Ghanains.
Politics may not be his natural calling.

I'm from the north,but please,anybody but Dr Pink Sheets.He will be laughed at by Ghanains.
Politics may not be his natural calling.
oppong london 12 years ago

dr mumuni bawumia is the best candidate for ndc and oboshie sai-cofie or prof mike okoi as deputy,no alan,no arthur kennedy they are not patriotic to the party.

dr mumuni bawumia is the best candidate for ndc and oboshie sai-cofie or prof mike okoi as deputy,no alan,no arthur kennedy they are not patriotic to the party.
Tommy 12 years ago

Dr Bawumia a good choice.

Dr Bawumia a good choice.
Taurus 12 years ago

I am saying this from my intuition which never fails me that,all NPP supporters and the whole leadership will come out to support Dr.Bawumia to lead the party as the the next NPP flag bearer

I am saying this from my intuition which never fails me that,all NPP supporters and the whole leadership will come out to support Dr.Bawumia to lead the party as the the next NPP flag bearer
LONTO-BOY 12 years ago

Obviously, Dr Bawumia would be sensible choice, though he shouldn't expect a "coronation". There're other leading NPP figures with leadership ambitions who will challenge for the party's leadership.

Alan Kyerematen is anot ...
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Obviously, Dr Bawumia would be sensible choice, though he shouldn't expect a "coronation". There're other leading NPP figures with leadership ambitions who will challenge for the party's leadership.

Alan Kyerematen is another feasible candidate, given his broad appeal and popularity but he has 'tricky' relationship with his party. How loyal has Alan Kyerematen been to the course of NPP? I think most NPP supporters have fallen out of love with him. Dr Arthur Kennedy could have been a good choice for NPP. However, he should have been a cautious critique of his party. Arthur K's criticism of NPP's leadership diminishes his chances.

Dr Bawumia on the other hand, has been marketed under Nana Akufo-Addo. He has now achieved considerable popularity as a Vice-Presidential candidate and in view of his performance at the Supreme Court, albeit floundering at times. The live coverage of the SC proceedings might have boosted Bawumia's image and popularity, but will the NDC use some of his admissions in court to hurt his credibility? Choosing Dr Bawumia will help dispel the negative impression and the charge that NPP is an "Akan" party. I think he has the intellectual agility, political experience, personality and broad appeal to floating voters to help rejuvenate the party, revive the supporters morale, and lead NPP to regain political power in 2016.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

NPP is at a crossroad; they either make a right and sensible decision to find their way back to take care of peoples' business or get lost in the jungle for years. Your take on this subject is right; it comes down to strategy ...
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NPP is at a crossroad; they either make a right and sensible decision to find their way back to take care of peoples' business or get lost in the jungle for years. Your take on this subject is right; it comes down to strategy, instead of status quo that is destroying NPP.

I have no words to describe my disappointment with Arthur-K for his political immaturity. I had always thought that by his intellect and birthplace, he stood the chance of being paired with a Presidential Candidate in the next election and use that as a springboard to become the President of Ghana one day. Then I don't know what has taken hold of him, he started attacking the leadership, especially with his take on Akufo's "all die be die." That was the reason why my choice at first even when they started this petition was Bawumia/Arthur-K, but not anymore. Of course, you can be honest and loyal to Ghana, but you need to be a team player to achieve your goals in place like Ghana.

Alan-K will eventually split from the party and form his own party if he loses the leadership. I have that feeling. If he gets the nod, then the Akyem people will try to force Bawumia to split from the party and make him a leader. If he refused to do that, they wouldn't campaign for him, sort of paying him back with his own coin That is a fact. After the primaries, we all know how Akufo tried to make him relevant in the leadership, but he just refused to be part of it. For some reason, after failing to be in court for even one day, he came down from wherever he was to join them at the Supreme Court. I knew then that he was praying for Akufo to lose and take the mantle from him from there.

Now, for Bawumia, despite some "pull him down" people in NDC attempts to degrade him, the guy is wise, intelligent, articulate and more popular than ever to lead the Party. This is what NPP should be careful and think wisely and select him for strategical reason. IF they failed to choose him, and choose Alan, the Asante-Akyem tribal tag place on them by the NDC will doom the party forever. This should guard their conscience in picking up the next leader.

If he is selected, I believe he had the chance to duke it out with Mahama in the 3 Northern regions and the "Zongo" areas in Ashanti, Eastern, BA, and other regions. Mostly, those Zongo areas are predominantly Muslims and they would be more happy to see a first Muslim President of Ghana than just a Christian Northerner.

I know some of you don't want to talk about tribal politics in our country, but these are real and NDC use it as weapon for their course. Also, the reason why NDC chalked almost 30% in Ashanti Region and more than 40% in Eastern is because the Zongo believe that it was now their turn to move from the perpetual 2nd place to the 1st place. These are facts, and NPP better stop being in denial and think deeply.

I also believe that with or without reforms in the EC for the next election, NPP should use their numerous delegates as poll agents and stop sending school boys to the polling stations. If they are too big to become polling agents (party representative) at the polling stations, they are not qualified to be delegates.

Let Mahama keeps on talking without doing anything and take Ghanaian electorate as fools, the same electorate that cane together to vote Kufuor and changed their love affairs with NPP will do that again, in spite of turning our political discourse into insults, innuendos and tribal rantings.
LONTO-BOY 12 years ago

Nyansasem, I am impressed! This is a very good analysis of real issues NPP has to address. Your strategic variables and probable scenarios will have wider implications for NPP's internal leadership structure and chances of re ...
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Nyansasem, I am impressed! This is a very good analysis of real issues NPP has to address. Your strategic variables and probable scenarios will have wider implications for NPP's internal leadership structure and chances of regaining power in 2016, should the party fail to choose Bawumia.
P+ Sorwannii 12 years ago

i think since the fetish priests and the so-called prophets who claimed 'God spoke through them' that Akuffo Addo must be a president, i think that the NPP party can nominate any of Akuffo Addo's children to lead the party, w ...
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i think since the fetish priests and the so-called prophets who claimed 'God spoke through them' that Akuffo Addo must be a president, i think that the NPP party can nominate any of Akuffo Addo's children to lead the party, who knows the prophecy may come to pass, indeed. the Ghanaian political game is similar to the USA politics, where the USA democratic party ans republican party represent Ghana NDC and NPP respectively. the USA democrats and Ghana NDC stands for the welfare of the majority poor while the republican/NPP parties stands for the minority rich. so now that everyone is wild and wide awake, i dont think the NPP/republican parties have any chance of coming to power in the next 10 years. people are no more going to vote for the rich men [political thugs--thieves] who care less about them.
if only Paa Kwasi Nduom will be wise to join NDC party, then, some years to come, he stands the chance of achieving his dreams of leading Ghana. a good material at a bad site. Paa Kwesi Nduom, change parties and come lead Ghana for us one day
Cantankerous 12 years ago

Arthur Kennedy is likely to pose a more formidable threat to Mahama than either Kyeremarten or Bawumyia although all three have individual strong points. Arthur would bring youth, energy and charisma, vital for beating an inc ...
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Arthur Kennedy is likely to pose a more formidable threat to Mahama than either Kyeremarten or Bawumyia although all three have individual strong points. Arthur would bring youth, energy and charisma, vital for beating an incumbent. His tirelessness, devotion to duty, honesty and ability to act on principle shone out even during the terrifying early days of Rawlings rule 2.
KWARNING,NJ 12 years ago

WITH A FRIEND LIKE ARTHUR KENNEDY IN NPP, WHO NEEDS AN ENEMY IN THE PARTY?

WITH A FRIEND LIKE ARTHUR KENNEDY IN NPP, WHO NEEDS AN ENEMY IN THE PARTY?
Asem U.S.A. 12 years ago

Do you Ashanti who think the country Ghana Presidency is like Ashnti/Akem Royal Stool, will you take such Pepeni,Ewe,Ga,Fante or Nzima as your Leader, again since you think you are the only Tribe have every power to rule the ...
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Do you Ashanti who think the country Ghana Presidency is like Ashnti/Akem Royal Stool, will you take such Pepeni,Ewe,Ga,Fante or Nzima as your Leader, again since you think you are the only Tribe have every power to rule the country ?
KOBBY 12 years ago

PETER JEFFREY, YOUR ARTICLE IS TOO REFINED AND LACKING THE REAL POLITICS ON THE GROUND. ETHNICITY IS THE PROBLEM. AWARE THAT ASHANTI AND THE EASTERN REGIONS ARE THE KEY, IF NOT THE ONLY FACTOR THAT MATTERS IN NPP POLITICS, WO ...
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PETER JEFFREY, YOUR ARTICLE IS TOO REFINED AND LACKING THE REAL POLITICS ON THE GROUND. ETHNICITY IS THE PROBLEM. AWARE THAT ASHANTI AND THE EASTERN REGIONS ARE THE KEY, IF NOT THE ONLY FACTOR THAT MATTERS IN NPP POLITICS, WOULD THE PARTY JUST ACCEPT BAWUMIAH AS ITS CANDIDATE. WHEN BUSINESS BEGINS THE WORD PEPENI WILL COME INTO PLAY. REMEMBER THAT SOME OF THE TOP PEOPLE DISAGREED WITH AKUFFO ADDO FOR CHOOSING BAWUMIAH AS HIS RUNNING MATE. THEIR ARGUMENT WAS THAT HE WAS INCAPABLE OF ADDING ANY CLOUT TO NANA'S ASPIRATIONS.
Agbomi 12 years ago

THE WINNABLE NAME HAS NOT YET BEEN MENTIONED. THE NPP SHOULD SELECT THEIR FLAG BEARER FROM THE VOLTA REGION TO BALANCE THE EQUATION. I AM SURE YOU WILL LAUGH AT THIS SUGGESTION BUT WHAT ABOUT JUSTICE DOTSE?

THE WINNABLE NAME HAS NOT YET BEEN MENTIONED. THE NPP SHOULD SELECT THEIR FLAG BEARER FROM THE VOLTA REGION TO BALANCE THE EQUATION. I AM SURE YOU WILL LAUGH AT THIS SUGGESTION BUT WHAT ABOUT JUSTICE DOTSE?
Stone 12 years ago

Alan is the man to lead Ghana, he is a former ambassador to US. So they know him well and a business Manager. At the end of the day pray and ask God to choose the leader for 2016.

Alan is the man to lead Ghana, he is a former ambassador to US. So they know him well and a business Manager. At the end of the day pray and ask God to choose the leader for 2016.
Agbomi 12 years ago

If BAWUMIAH comes on the NPP ticket the NDC will use the pink sheets against him

If BAWUMIAH comes on the NPP ticket the NDC will use the pink sheets against him
KWARNING,NJ 12 years ago

I CAN NEVER VOTE FOR ARTHUR KENNEDY.

I CAN NEVER VOTE FOR ARTHUR KENNEDY.
mohammed 12 years ago

akufu addo should be allowed to lead unopposed as JJ did for Atta Mills.

akufu addo should be allowed to lead unopposed as JJ did for Atta Mills.
GHANABA 12 years ago

Dr. Bawumia all the way.If NPP dares to bring Alan that will spell doom for the part. I will personal campaign against him. they should not try.

Dr. Bawumia all the way.If NPP dares to bring Alan that will spell doom for the part. I will personal campaign against him. they should not try.
kkk 12 years ago

what new did the writer bring to the article? Don't we all know these things already? Come on again, please.

what new did the writer bring to the article? Don't we all know these things already? Come on again, please.
Kpakpo Onukpa - Accra 12 years ago

Bawumia was deputy governor, not governor. Alan is not a lawyer. He has an MBA. As for the rest of the errors, I suggest you do you research before taking up such a sensitive and complex matter.

Bawumia was deputy governor, not governor. Alan is not a lawyer. He has an MBA. As for the rest of the errors, I suggest you do you research before taking up such a sensitive and complex matter.
KOFI APPIAH 12 years ago

Also, Mahama is not a product of Achimota.

Again Alan only had his 6th form at Achimota. He attended Adisadel College form 1-5 and hence a full blown Santaclausian!

Also, Mahama is not a product of Achimota.

Again Alan only had his 6th form at Achimota. He attended Adisadel College form 1-5 and hence a full blown Santaclausian!
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

Not forgetting!

Not forgetting!
CONCERNED PARTY MEMBER 12 years ago

Ny comments is not on leadership of the NPP. My concern is that the NPP is sitting unconcerned when the NDC has been using projects initiated by the NPP to justify their huge indebtedness. Recently, Ofosu Kwakye was talking ...
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Ny comments is not on leadership of the NPP. My concern is that the NPP is sitting unconcerned when the NDC has been using projects initiated by the NPP to justify their huge indebtedness. Recently, Ofosu Kwakye was talking of the water and road sectors and mentioned the Ghezouba Project, ATMA North and South or ATMA Rurals. The Teshie and Burmna Camp road, the gang of six among others. I can imagine or know that most of these road and/or projects were inhehrited. Though most of the projects may have been passed under the NDC parliament the groundworks had already been laid and money secured before their 3 billions and other loans were contracted. Recently, the former Foreign Minister was on air telling Ghanaians how the Chinese loand for the Foreign Affairs Office was acquired. How can NDC appropriate projects started in 2009 as their projects since the process of getting funding for those projects may have been started by the Kufour Regime. Kindly rise up and respond to these. Correct me however where I am wrong. Meanwhile, the on-going polling station elections should be given time to ensure it is well supervised to avoid the kululu we are hearing for there lies our salvation or otherwise in 2016. Bil.
Shadrack Ofori Awuah 12 years ago

Bawumia is the best for npp

Bawumia is the best for npp
Alhaji Haruna 10 years ago

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