Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi woke up to unexpected news on Monday, December 16, as the statue of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, unveiled by the President himself, was discovered vandalized.
The statue, situated near the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, has sparked public debate since its unveiling.
Many critics have questioned its significance, citing unfulfilled government promises and stalled development projects in the region as more pressing concerns.
Richard Kirk Mensah, the Western Regional Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has also expressed his disapproval, suggesting the statue would be more appropriate in the President’s hometown of Kyebi.
The exact details of the vandalism remain unknown. According to local vendors, the statue was reportedly undamaged as of Friday evening, December 13, but was found defaced by Monday morning, December 16.
