‘Ghana will not belong to any family’ — Koku Anyidoho fires warning

Former NDC Deputy General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Atta-Mills Institute, Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has declared that Ghana belongs to all its citizens and cannot be controlled by any individual, family or group.

Anyidoho made the remarks while speaking about the state of political discourse in Ghana, where he criticised what he described as the growing use of insults and abusive language in political discussions.

According to him, political differences should not lead Ghanaians to place individuals or political interests above the nation.

He stressed that “Ghana will not belong to any family”, insisting that the country must remain a collective national project rather than the preserve of a particular group.

Anyidoho also called for a renewed emphasis on national values, respect and a change in the way political actors and citizens engage one another.

His comments come amid renewed discussions about political rhetoric and the influence of personalities and groups in Ghana’s public affairs.

The former NDC executive has previously argued that national institutions and democratic processes should serve the broader Ghanaian population rather than being controlled by political parties or particular interests.

He has also been involved in previous public disagreements over the commemoration of former President John Evans Atta Mills, including disputes surrounding activities at Asomdwee Park.

Anyidoho’s latest comments therefore add another layer to his long-running advocacy for what he describes as stronger national values, civic responsibility and allegiance to Ghana above individual political interests.