Veteran National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, Dr Tony Aidoo, has admitted he does not wish to witness the succession battles that will follow President John Dramani Mahama’s tenure.
In an interview with Radio Gold on Thursday, September 18, the 76-year-old politician expressed a sense of weariness with the political landscape, stating he would rather not live to see the party’s next flagbearer contest.
“I don’t want to be here. Maybe by the time it comes to that point, I’ll be gone,” Dr Aidoo remarked. Asked if he wanted to be around to witness the party’s future, he responded, “No. I don’t want to… I’m old. I try. I’m old. God has been good to me, but I wouldn’t mind if He takes me today.”
Dr Aidoo’s reflections come at a time when the NDC is focused on consolidating power and implementing its flagship programmes, including a projected GH₵20 billion infrastructure drive and efforts to stabilise the national economy.
According to him, the party’s succession will depend heavily on the performance of the Mahama-led administration. “But whoever is planning to take over from Mahama, a great deal depends upon the outcome of the Mahama administration. 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,” he explained.
The former Senior Presidential Aide and Head of the Policy Evaluation and Oversight Unit, known for his incisive political commentary, stressed that Mahama’s legacy will be the defining factor for any prospective successor.
His remarks also echo a broader reality of generational transition within Ghanaian politics, as senior statesmen prepare to pass the torch to the next crop of leaders. The NDC, observers note, has a wide pool of potential candidates who may step forward when the time comes.
