Veteran National Democratic Congress (NDC) member Dr. Tony Aidoo has candidly stated that he would prefer not to witness the period after President John Dramani Mahama’s tenure and the selection of the party’s next flagbearer.
In an interview with Accra-based Radio Gold on Wednesday, September 18, the 76-year-old reflected on Ghana’s political climate and his own readiness for what lies ahead.
“I don’t want to be here. Maybe by the time it comes to that point, I’ll be gone,” he said when asked about his thoughts on Mahama’s eventual successor.
Pressed further, Dr. Aidoo added, “No, I don’t want to… I’m old, though. I try, but I’m old. God has been good to me, but I wouldn’t mind if He takes me today.”
His remarks come at a time when the NDC is working to consolidate power and deliver on major promises, including a GH₵20 billion infrastructure programme and efforts to stabilise Ghana’s economy.
Dr. Aidoo, who previously served as Head of the Policy Evaluation and Oversight Unit at the Presidency, emphasised that the party’s fortunes after Mahama will depend heavily on the current administration’s performance.
“But whoever is planning to take over from Mahama, a great deal depends upon the outcome of the Mahama administration,” he noted. “If it does well, it inures to the party, and therefore it creates a wind on which the potential or the prospective person can ride.”
His reflections capture a moment of transition in Ghanaian politics, as senior party figures contemplate both their legacy and the future leadership of the NDC.
Source: Adomonline
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