Some family of the late President John Evans Atta Mills fumed at the National Democratic Congress over some perceived disrespect. The tensions arose during the wreath-laying ceremony at Asomdwee Park to mark the 12th anniversary of the former president’s passing. Mills (R) died on July 24, 2012, three days after celebrating his 68th birthday.
Some family members alleged that they were disrespected by some NDC elements and not allowed to participate in the ceremony fully. UTV reported that some have threatened to vote against the party their relative supported and instead back Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
one family member admitted that John Mahama, the NDC flagbearer, was not to blame but said he would still suffer the consequences. “I know Mahama is innocent of today’s happening but he has been clearly affected so no member of our family will vote for the party.” “Another member lamented saying “I am an NDC member but what they have done today, we are going to break the 8,” another said.
The ceremony also saw the NDC clash with its former executive, Koku Anyidoho. Ghanaweb reported that the party accused him of bringing impersonators to the event. Anyidoh has courted controversy in the past because of his involvement in events related to Mills. About Mills’ passing Mills died on July 24, 2012, three days after celebrating his 68th birthday.
