An image circulating on social media shows partial damage to President Akufo-Addo’s statue at the entrance of the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital.
It remains unclear who is responsible for the act, whether an individual or a group.
The statue was unveiled on November 6 by President Akufo-Addo during his one-day “thank you” tour of the Western Region.
Unknown persons in Sekondi have destroyed a part of President Akufo-Addo’s statue. #tv3newday #ElectionCommandCentre pic.twitter.com/I5gpsPUEWS
— B.You by Berla Mundi (@berlamundi) December 16, 2024
Speaking at the unveiling, Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah said the monument was erected to recognize the President’s contributions to the region.
However, the statue has stirred controversy, with many residents and members of the public expressing displeasure and calling for its removal.
Some unknown individuals have started damaging President Akufo-Addo’s statue in front of Effia-Nkwanta Hospital, following threats to bring it down. Here’s its current state! #CitiNewsroom
VC: @Channel1TVGHA pic.twitter.com/YEpwzmXH13
— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) December 16, 2024
Amid the criticisms, Nana Hima Dekyi XIV, a member of the Upper Dixcove Traditional Council, revealed in an interview with TV3 that the statue was funded through voluntary contributions from chiefs in the region.
He added that the monument, which aims to honor the President’s role in advancing the region’s development, cost approximately GH₵30,000.
