You Are Just a Bitter Person Against Your Colleagues Who Are Moving Up in Politics for No Reason

In an Official Facebook Post by Mantse Ayitey on 26 October 2026, a strong response was directed at Samuel Koku Anyidoho over his perceived opposition to Nii Lantey Vanderpuye’s political ambitions within the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Ayitey defended Vanderpuye’s standing among party delegates in Odododiodio and expressed confidence that he had what it takes to succeed Johnson Asiedu Nketia as the party’s next National Chairman.

Addressing Anyidoho directly, Ayitey argued that his criticism of Vanderpuye reflected personal bitterness towards colleagues who were making progress in politics. He questioned the basis of Anyidoho’s reported position and suggested that his attitude towards prominent NDC figures had become a recurring pattern.

“You are just a bitter person against your colleagues who are moving up in politics for no tangible reason,” Ayitey wrote, making his displeasure with Anyidoho’s perceived stance clear.

The post placed particular emphasis on the support Ayitey believes Vanderpuye enjoys within Odododiodio, a constituency in the Greater Accra Region. According to him, delegates in the area are firmly behind Vanderpuye and believe he possesses the qualities required to lead the party at the national level.

“For your info, Odododiodio is heavily behind Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, and the entire NDC delegates will support him, because we know he has what it takes to succeed Chairman General Asiedu Nketia,” Ayitey stated.

His comments presented Vanderpuye as a candidate with a strong support base and the potential to assume a significant leadership role within the governing party. However, the claim that all NDC delegates would support him represents Ayitey’s assertion rather than an independently established account of the preferences of delegates nationwide.

Ayitey also broadened his criticism of Anyidoho by referring to several prominent figures within the NDC whom he claimed had previously been targets of his hostility. He mentioned President John Dramani Mahama, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Sammy Gyamfi and Fifi Fiavi Kwetey before adding Vanderpuye to the list.

“You revealed your hatred for John Dramani Mahama, Jane Opoku Agyeman, Asiedu Nketia, Sammy Gyamfi, Fifi Kwetey and now you have extended your hatred to your old time friend, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye,” he wrote.

These statements reflect Ayitey’s interpretation of Anyidoho’s relationships and political disagreements. The allegation of hatred is a personal characterisation and should not be treated as an established fact without further evidence or a response from Anyidoho.

The exchange also brought the Ghana Christian Council into the discussion. Ayitey questioned the decision to appoint Anyidoho as the organisation’s spokesperson, using language that sharply criticised his suitability for the role. His remarks suggest that the disagreement extends beyond the immediate question of Vanderpuye’s political ambitions to include Anyidoho’s public standing and other responsibilities.

In one of the more emotional passages of the post, Ayitey invoked the memory of the late former President John Evans Atta Mills, suggesting that the former president would be disappointed by the direction Anyidoho’s public conduct had taken. The reference added a personal and historical dimension to the criticism, given Anyidoho’s previously acknowledged association with the late president.

Ayitey concluded his message with an unequivocal declaration of support for Vanderpuye’s ambitions.

“Nii Lantey Vanderpuye will be our next National Chairman, whether you like it or not,” he stated.

The declaration underscores Ayitey’s confidence in Vanderpuye, although the eventual outcome of any party leadership contest would depend on the applicable selection process and the decisions of eligible delegates.

Ultimately, Mantse Ayitey’s post was both a defence of Vanderpuye and a direct challenge to Anyidoho’s perceived opposition to his political advancement. By emphasising the support he believes Vanderpuye commands in Odododiodio, Ayitey sought to reinforce the argument that his preferred candidate has the backing and experience needed to lead the NDC.

The exchange highlights how internal political disagreements can become personal, particularly when party leadership ambitions and longstanding relationships intersect. As discussions about the party’s future leadership continue, the central questions will concern the candidates’ support among delegates, their leadership credentials and the direction party members want the organisation to take.

Source: Mantse Ayitey, Official Facebook Post, 26 October 2026.