According to a report from Onua TV. The son of the late President John Evans Atta Mills has publicly expressed his disappointment with Samuel Koku Anyidoho, who served as his father’s spokesperson during his presidency. In a recent appearance on Onua Maakye on Onua TV, he accused Anyidoho of undermining his father’s values and engaging in actions contrary to the principles for which Atta Mills stood.
He particularly took issue with Anyidoho’s current stance against the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the political party that Atta Mills helped to lead. According to the younger Mills, Anyidoho’s criticisms and opposition to the party suggest a betrayal of his father’s legacy, as he believes Anyidoho is fighting a losing battle. “He will surely lose this fight against the NDC,” he asserted.
The remarks came in the context of a broader family conflict that surfaced during the recent 12th anniversary of Atta Mills’ passing, held at Asomdwee Park in Accra. During the memorial event, tensions flared between different factions of the Mills family, a situation the late president’s son attributes largely to Anyidoho’s actions. He expressed regret that the memory of his father was marred by discord on such an important occasion.
Moreover, he raised questions about Anyidoho’s loyalty, pointing out that the former spokesperson appears to have aligned himself with individuals who were critical of Atta Mills during his presidency. “It seems he is now supporting those who disparaged my father when he was alive,” he remarked, emphasizing his belief that Anyidoho’s current associations are inconsistent with the values Atta Mills espoused.
The younger Mills’ statements have reignited discussions about the importance of loyalty and integrity within political circles, especially among those who claim to honor past leaders. As he navigates the complexities of his father’s legacy, the son of Atta Mills remains committed to upholding the principles his father championed and calls for greater respect among those who were part of his father’s inner circle.
This ongoing saga highlights the challenges that arise when political legacies are intertwined with personal relationships, illustrating the delicate balance between remembrance and current political realities. As tensions within the Mills family and among former associates continue, the focus remains on the values that Atta Mills represented and how they should guide current and future political discourse.
