Anyidoho Defends Past Appeal to Akufo-Addo Following Mahama’s Visit

Former NDC Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho has responded to criticism over his past request for Nana Akufo-Addo to construct Asomdwe Park, arguing that his actions should not be condemned if President John Mahama can reconcile with his political rival.

Anyidoho’s remarks follow Mahama’s recent visit to Akufo-Addo during the Easter holidays, which he cited as evidence that cross-party engagement should not be vilified. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the NDC stalwart questioned why he had been labeled a “traitor” for appealing to the then-president to build a memorial park in honor of the late President John Atta Mills, whom he deeply admired.

“So, is President John Mahama a traitor by visiting President Akufo-Addo? Certainly not! Ghana belongs to all Ghanaians,” Anyidoho wrote. “I committed no crime in begging Akufo-Addo to build Asomdwe Park.”

His comments revisit a longstanding debate within Ghanaian politics about the boundaries of bipartisan cooperation and loyalty. While some critics previously accused Anyidoho of crossing political lines, his latest statement suggests that Mahama’s recent gesture sets a precedent for constructive engagement across party divides.

The discussion also highlights broader questions about political legacies and memorialization in Ghana. Asomdwe Park, proposed as a tribute to the late President Mills, remains a symbolic issue for NDC supporters, reflecting ongoing tensions between honoring past leaders and navigating present-day political allegiances.