Arthur Kobina Kennedy

Also known as: Mr Kennedy · Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy

Political activist and physician who has criticized the Chief Justice's state-owned enterprise remarks and called for accountability in governance issues.

2026-06-122026-10-28

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September 2026
5 SeptJoy Online
Political activist, physician and social commentator Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has questioned the suitability of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for the office if he needs formal ethical rules to recognise that his recent comments about state-owned institutions were inappropriate …
If CJ needs ethics law to know SOE comments were wrong, he may not be worthy of office – Arthur Kennedy
5 SeptJoy Online
Political activist and social commentator Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to stop touring state-owned enterprises and instead channel his energies into addressing challenges confronting Ghana’s Judiciary. …
Stop touring state agencies and focus on the Judiciary’s problems – Arthur Kennedy to CJ
5 SeptJoy Online
Political activist, physician and social commentator Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to apologise for comments he made during visits to some state-owned institutions and pledge not to repeat what he considers inappropriate conduct. …
Apologise and don’t do it again – Arthur Kennedy to Chief Justice over SOE comments
5 SeptJoy Online
… Political activist and physician Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy similarly criticised the Chief Justice, arguing that his comments were inappropriate for the head of the Judiciary and made him sound like a political actor. …
Chief Justice remains committed to judicial independence, justice and equality – Judicial Service
4 SeptJoy Online
… Read also: ‘Resign and join NDC’ – NPP tells Chief Justice over alleged political commentary Other commentators, including political activist and physician Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy, have similarly criticised the remarks, saying they could be perceived as political commentary by t …
CJ’s remarks on SOEs were made in good faith, not to undermine judicial independence – Judicial Service
4 SeptJoy Online
Political activist and physician Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over comments he made during a visit to some state-owned institutions, arguing that such remarks are inappropriate for the head of Ghana’s Judiciary. …
You sounded like an NDC official – Arthur Kennedy criticises Chief Justice over SOE comments
July 2026
8 JulJoy Online
… Arthur Kobina Kennedy, has urged the Supreme Court to use an ongoing constitutional case challenging the delegates system of political parties to advance internal democracy and strengthen Ghana’s democratic governance. …
Use constitutional case to strengthen democracy – Arthur Kennedy urges Supreme Court
June 2026
26 JunJoy Online
… The discussion panel will feature Alexander Twum-Barimah, Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission; physician and political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy; constitutional rights and policy strategy adviser at Democracy Hub, Oliver-Barker Vormawor; and the Me …
Livestream: Newsfile discusses Torkornoo case, Larry Dogbe jail, $208m meth bust and ‘Ken Must Go’
26 JunJoy Online
… The discussion panel featured Alexander Twum-Barimah, Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission; physician and political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy; constitutional rights and policy strategy adviser at Democracy Hub, Oliver-Barker Vormawor; and the Member …
Playback: Newsfile discussed Torkornoo case, Larry Dogbe jail, $208m meth bust and ‘Ken Must Go’
15 JunThe Chronicle
Political analyst and physician, Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy, has described Ghana’s inability to address recurring national challenges, particularly flooding, as evidence of a deeper crisis in the country’s democratic governance. …
Arthur Kennedy: Failure to End Flooding Exposes Ghana’s Governance Crisis

Politics

Political activist questions CJ fitness over SOE comments

The News

Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy said Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie does not need ethical laws to recognise that his recent comments about state-owned institutions were inappropriate, and questioned whether the CJ is worthy of office if he does. The Chief Justice had praised SSNIT and MIIF performance during visits on September 2, questioning what Ghana had accomplished over the previous eight years.

5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

Political activist questions CJ fitness over SOE comments
Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy said Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie does not need ethical laws to recognise that his recent comments about state-owned institutions were inappropriate, and questioned whether the CJ is worthy of office if he does. The Chief Justice had praised SSNIT and MIIF performance during visits on September 2, questioning what Ghana had accomplished over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice should focus on judiciary, not state agencies – Kennedy
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to stop touring state-owned enterprises and redirect his efforts toward addressing challenges within Ghana's Judiciary, saying such tours and remarks about SOE performance fall outside the proper scope of the judicial leader's role.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arthur Kennedy calls on Chief Justice to apologise for SOE remarks
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to apologise for comments made during visits to state-owned enterprises, saying the remarks were beneath his office's dignity and risked creating the impression of taking a political position. The Chief Justice faced criticism after praising the Minerals Income Investment Fund and other public institutions during recent visits, questioning what Ghana had been doing over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice clarifies comments on state institutions amid public criticism
The Judicial Service reaffirmed Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's commitment to judicial independence after public criticism of remarks he made during outreach visits to SSNIT and MIIF, where he praised improvements in their operations and questioned Ghana's performance over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Judicial Service defends Chief Justice's SOE remarks
The Judicial Service clarified that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent comments about state-owned enterprises during visits to SSNIT and MIIF were made in good faith and not intended to undermine judicial independence, following mixed public reaction to his observations.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arthur Kennedy criticises Chief Justice's state-owned enterprise comments
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for remarks made during visits to state-owned institutions, arguing that praising their performance and questioning Ghana's progress over the previous eight years constitute inappropriate political commentary from the head of the Judiciary.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

NPP member urges Supreme Court to strengthen democracy via delegates case
Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy, an NPP member, has urged the Supreme Court to use an ongoing constitutional case challenging the delegates system of political parties to advance internal democracy and strengthen Ghana's democratic governance. The case, brought by former ministers Frimpong-Boateng, Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Amoako-Nuamah, asks the court to declare aspects of the delegates system unconstitutional, with judgment expected on July 24.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

Newsfile to discuss Torkornoo, drug seizures and party tensions
Joy Online reports that Newsfile, a Saturday broadcast show hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will convene a panel of experts to discuss recent developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald managing editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Newsfile tackles Torkornoo case, drug seizure and party tensions
Ghana's Newsfile programme will discuss recent legal and governance developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald Managing Editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

Dr Kennedy says Ghana's governance failure shows in unresolved flooding
Political analyst Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has described Ghana's inability to address recurring flooding as evidence of a deeper crisis in democratic governance, arguing that successive governments have failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that threaten lives and livelihoods.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 13 June

Newsfile panel discusses Wontumi plea deal and governance issues
JoyNews's Newsfile programme examined several current issues including Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, an impasse at Afari Military Hospital, and assessments of President Mahama's administration, with discussion of their legal, political and governance implications.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kennedy criticises NPP for incomplete Afari Military Hospital
Political activist and physician Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticised the previous NPP administration for failing to complete the Afari Military Hospital during its eight years in office, saying the party had no justification for the delays and should apologise. He added that the current Mahama administration should now take responsibility for completing the project.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bail or pardon for Sedina would reinforce unequal justice perceptions
Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has warned that granting bail pending appeal or a presidential pardon to former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu would deepen public perceptions that influential individuals receive preferential treatment under Ghana's justice system. He argues that while the President has constitutional authority to grant clemency, such a move would reinforce the public's belief that special rules apply to powerful people.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MASLOC chief should serve prison sentence, says activist-physician
Political activist Dr Arthur Kennedy has insisted that former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu should serve her prison sentence following her extradition and conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges. He argued that actual incarceration is the only meaningful measure of punishment and suggested extradition would only proceed if her health would not be jeopardised.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

Newsfile to examine Wontumi plea deal and Mahama rating drop
Newsfile's four-hour current affairs programme on Saturday, June 13, 2026, will focus on Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, the Afari Military Hospital impasse, and assessments of President John Mahama's administration, with a panel discussing legal, political and governance implications.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →