After years of publicly criticizing and betraying former President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho now seems to be seeking attention by positioning himself as a guardian of the legacy of late President John Evans Atta-Mills.
His recent statements on social media, however, raise more questions than they answer.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on December 27, 2024, Anyidoho declared that he does not require any government position to thrive, claiming that his commitment to preserving the legacy of President Atta-Mills is his sole motivation. “Once again: I don’t want any appointment in John Mahama’s government. God will take care of me for as long as I keep the legacy of President Atta-Mills alive,” he wrote.
At first glance, this statement may appear noble, but a closer examination reveals contradictions. For years, Koku Anyidoho has openly attacked John Mahama, painting himself as an adversary of the former president and the party he once served. Now, by emphasizing that he does not want an appointment in a hypothetical Mahama-led government, Anyidoho inadvertently creates the impression that such an appointment was even a possibility—an assertion that holds no merit.
The Mahama administration, and indeed the NDC, has made no indication of considering Anyidoho for any role. His statements, therefore, appear to be a deliberate attempt to remain relevant in the political discourse, despite his estrangement from the party. Moreover, his claim that “God will take care of me” as long as he preserves Atta-Mills’ legacy rings hollow, given his history of divisive rhetoric and actions that have often undermined the unity and progress of the NDC.
Koku Anyidoho’s contradictory posturing highlights a pattern of seeking attention while sowing unnecessary discord. If his true mission is to honor the legacy of President Atta-Mills, it would serve him better to avoid unnecessary political grandstanding and focus on meaningful contributions that align with the values of the late president.
As it stands, his actions and statements do little to inspire confidence in his self-proclaimed mission and instead reinforce perceptions of a man trying to rewrite his narrative after years of alienating those who once supported him.
