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Koku Anyidoho is no longer part of NDC, Mustapha Gbande reveals

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated that Koku Anyidoho is no longer a member of the party.
  • Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande alleged Anyidoho is now a consultant for the New Patriotic Party's presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
  • Gbande questioned Anyidoho's right to comment on NDC internal elections, given his alleged dismissal from the party.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially declared former Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho is no longer a party member. Mustapha Gbande, the NDC's Deputy General Secretary, stated this on "Eyewitness News," asserting that Anyidoho's membership has ceased.

He is not. When you don’t have membership, you are not a member of the party.

— Mustapha GbandeDeputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, explaining Koku Anyidoho's membership status.

Gbande further alleged that Anyidoho is now serving as a consultant, specifically a "spiritual consultant," to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party. When pressed for evidence by the host, Gbande maintained his claim but did not provide proof.

He is a consultant for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. He is the spiritual consultant for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

— Mustapha GbandeMustapha Gbande alleging Koku Anyidoho's new role with the NPP presidential candidate.

The NDC official also questioned Anyidoho's commentary on the party's internal elections, including the sale of nomination forms. "When you are no longer a member of the party, you cannot determine how the party conducts its elections," Gbande stated, emphasizing Anyidoho's lack of authority on such matters.

Who gave him that authority? When you are no longer a member of the party, you cannot determine how the party conducts its elections.

— Mustapha GbandeMustapha Gbande questioning Koku Anyidoho's right to comment on NDC internal elections.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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