A Ghana Tourism Development Company leader criticized the New Patriotic Party for losing strength since 2008. Professor Kobby Mensah serves as acting chief executive and works as a political marketing expert. He spoke about party changes during a television interview on Wednesday. The academic compared current party leadership with former President John Kufuor's administration. Mensah argued the political group has moved backward from its previous successful period.
The professor praised Kufuor's ability to attract talented people from different backgrounds. He remembered when the party used the phrase "we have the men" to describe their skilled members. Former leaders like J.H. Mensah and current figures showed strong capabilities during that era. Each person could have run for president because of their qualifications. Kufuor managed to unite these diverse personalities under one political movement.
Recent party leadership focuses on fewer individuals rather than team efforts. Mensah pointed to President Akufo-Addo's approach as evidence of this change. The administration centered around three main elements during its time in power. These included the president himself, Vice President Bawumia and the Free SHS education program. The political expert described this as personality-based rather than collective leadership.
Current party management lacks creative thinking and effective solutions according to Mensah. He believes the organization needs stronger guidance to compete successfully. The comments came after party officials announced their 2028 presidential candidate selection date. They scheduled the internal election for January 31, 2026 despite facing public criticism.
The professor praised Kufuor's ability to attract talented people from different backgrounds. He remembered when the party used the phrase "we have the men" to describe their skilled members. Former leaders like J.H. Mensah and current figures showed strong capabilities during that era. Each person could have run for president because of their qualifications. Kufuor managed to unite these diverse personalities under one political movement.
Recent party leadership focuses on fewer individuals rather than team efforts. Mensah pointed to President Akufo-Addo's approach as evidence of this change. The administration centered around three main elements during its time in power. These included the president himself, Vice President Bawumia and the Free SHS education program. The political expert described this as personality-based rather than collective leadership.
Current party management lacks creative thinking and effective solutions according to Mensah. He believes the organization needs stronger guidance to compete successfully. The comments came after party officials announced their 2028 presidential candidate selection date. They scheduled the internal election for January 31, 2026 despite facing public criticism.
