Mahama Questions Akufo-Addo’s Motive Behind Self-Commissioned Statue
Mahama suggests the statue is more about ego than honoring real achievements in the Western Region
- John Mahama questioned the necessity of the statue
- Mahama criticized the timing of Akufo-Addo's honorary doctorate degrees
- The Western Regional Minister defended the statue
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his shock and disapproval over President Nana Akufo-Addo’s decision to unveil a statue of himself in Sekondi-Takoradi, near the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital.
The statue, which was revealed during Akufo-Addo’s “thank you” tour of the Western Region on November 6, has sparked public debate.
Mahama questioned the necessity of the statue, suggesting it was more about self-congratulation than a meaningful tribute to any actual achievements.
He pointed out that, as a leader, it is the people’s voices that should affirm one’s success, not self-praise.
Mahama also criticized the timing and the nature of Akufo-Addo’s honorary doctorate degrees, implying that such awards should be conferred at the end of a leader’s tenure, based on their accomplishments.
In response, the Western Regional Minister defended the statue, stating that it was meant to honor Akufo-Addo’s contributions to the region, including key projects like the rehabilitation of Effia Nkwanta Hospital and the construction of the Sinohydro interchange. However, Mahama maintains that the statue is an attempt at self-glorification rather than a reflection of genuine regional progress.
