Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Dr. Arthur Kennedy, has strongly criticised the party’s decision-making process in expelling Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, calling it “flawed and lacking transparency.”
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Big Issue on Saturday, January 17, Dr. Kennedy questioned the credibility of the procedure, suggesting that the timeline of events undermined its integrity. “The process appears dubious. The announcement was made late at night, and by the next morning, a statement had already been released. When exactly did the national executives convene to decide if the Professor should be referred to the disciplinary committee?” he asked, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the internal review.
Dr. Kennedy also highlighted what he sees as inconsistencies in the party’s disciplinary approach, noting that other prominent figures, including Kennedy Agyapong and Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, have previously criticised the party without facing similar consequences.
Dr. Kennedy cautioned that selective enforcement undermines the party’s credibility, asking, “Why are some voices singled out while others are ignored?” He defended the remarks made by Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, noting that the former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation had raised critical concerns about the party’s direction that merited serious reflection.
“If the Professor chose strong language, it was to emphasise that the party is veering off course. The debate should focus on the issues, not on attacking his character,” Dr. Kennedy stressed.
The NPP had earlier announced that it had initiated expulsion proceedings against Prof. Frimpong-Boateng following his remarks on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, January 12, 2026. During the interview, the professor criticised the current state of the party, describing it as “fake” and distancing himself from membership, saying it no longer reflected the values he once associated with the NPP.
Source: Patricia Boakye
