The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has highlighted the significant influence wielded by the former presidential spokesman, Koku Anyidoho, during the administration of the late former president, John Evans Atta Mills.
Mr Gbande acknowledged Anyidoho’s past prominence as one of the most powerful appointees, noting that his words carried considerable weight and authority, leaving little room for dissent.
Despite recognizing Anyidoho’s historical significance, he advised him against targeting current NDC National Chairman, Johnson Aseidu Nketiah, with criticism. In an interview on Neat FM on December 22, 2023, Gbande suggested that Anyidoho’s recent critiques seemed driven by lingering resentment.
While expressing a spiritual aversion to insulting individuals who have held positions similar to his own, Gbande acknowledged the challenges faced by Anyidoho and emphasized the transient nature of power dynamics.
He affirmed that the current era belongs to General Aseidu Nketiah, asserting that distractions from individuals like Koku Anyidoho would not sway the party’s focus.
“Spiritually, I don’t insult people who have been where I am before, but I do know that life has not been fair to my brother (Koku Anyidoho) …Koku Anyidoho’s insults to my national chairman are from long-standing bitterness.
“Koku Anyidoho was one of the most powerful appointees under President Mills. At the time, if Koku Anyidoho shouted, nobody could talk.
“Everybody’s time would come to pass, and this is General Aseidu Nketiah’s time. He will enjoy it to the glory of God, and people like Koku Anyidoho cannot distract us,” he said.