My allegiance is to Ghana, not NDC – Koku Anyidoho defends his criticisms

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Atta Mills Institute (AMI) Koku Anyidoho has made it clear that despite his frequent criticisms of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), he remains a committed member of the party.

In an interview on Kingdom FM’s Anopa Nkoma show monitored by MyNewsGH.com, Anyidoho reflected on his political journey, emphasizing that his loyalty to the NDC has never wavered, even as his personal political views have evolved over the years.

“I’ve been with the NDC since the 1980s, and my political stance has always been personal,” he shared. “But my focus is, and always has been, on the advancement of Ghana first.”

This balance between personal convictions and party loyalty has often put Koku at odds with other NDC members, especially when he critiques the party’s leadership.

He acknowledged that his relationship with the NDC began to shift years ago, particularly when the late Jerry John Rawlings, the party’s founder, took a strong stance against the conditions that were, in his view, harming the nation.

“Rawlings was challenging the system, and I stood with him because I believed in that vision of accountability,” Koku reflected. “He wasn’t afraid to speak out, and neither am I.”

Koku also drew a parallel between his approach to politics and that of Kennedy Agyapong, a figure who has also been known for his outspoken nature. He noted how Agyapong, despite his ties to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was celebrated by NDC members when his criticisms aligned with their interests.

“Look at how NDC members praised Kennedy when he was criticizing the NPP during their primaries,” Koku pointed out. “But the moment he sided with Bawumia, they turned on him. Why can’t we just be honest, regardless of where our loyalty lies?”

He believes that this selective appreciation of honesty is unfair, especially when directed toward him. “When I speak about John Dramani Mahama or Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, it’s not out of malice. It’s about pushing for what’s right for the country,” he explained.

For Koku, the bigger picture is what drives him—ensuring that Ghana, above all, thrives. “Criticizing the NDC doesn’t mean I’ve left the party.

“I’m still here, and I still believe in the principles that brought me to the NDC in the first place. But my loyalty to Ghana will always come first. That’s something I won’t compromise on.”