Larry Madowo: Top CNN Journalist Visits Akufo-Addo's Statue, Gives An Assessment

• CNN's Larry Madowo is currently in Ghana to investigate and report on the devastating impact of illegal small-scale gold mining, known as galamsey
• In an X post, he shared a photo of himself next to President Akufo's infamous statue situated in the Western Region
• Netizens who saw the photo of Larry standing next to the statue expressed mixed reactions in the comment section

Top CNN journalist Larry Madowo has visited the location where the controversial statue of President Akufo-Addo has been erected.

The renowned journalist is currently in Ghana to report on illegal mining and its devastating impact on the environment, according a post he made on X.

During his visit, he made a stop at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, where the infamous statue of President Akufo-Addo has been put up

Larry, who is an accomplished Kenyan journalist and a former BBC Africa Business Editor added a light touch to the issue which has caused a political storm in Ghana. The CNN international correspondent took a photo in front of the statue and gave his assessment of it, describing it as pretty accurate.

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"Like, the sculptor is really good," he said in an X post.

See the post below:

Netizens divided over Larry's comment

Larry Madowo's visit and assessment of President Akufo-Addo's statue has triggered mixed reactions on social media. Many expressed disappointment in President Akufo-Addo.

@jacksontochi24 wrote:

"A chief who collects the harvest but leaves the field untended will starve his people. He's honoring himself because the fields of his leadership remain barren leaving little for the people to appreciate. Haha, he's the master of ceremonies, clapping and dancing at his own achievements."

@GatimuKL wrote:

"Statues of people should be banned in Africa. Let’s honor legacies through impactful projects and community empowerment rather than lifeless monuments. Real change speaks louder than stone."

@realkamaubrian wrote:

"Not from Ghana but definitely wasteful, esp if the leader was incompetent."

@oduorm_ercy wrote:

"African leaders with recognition shaaaa.... From printing their faces on money to naming streets using their names yet no remarkable work done while those who leave impact on people's lives are not recognized."

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Larry Madowo praises Kumasi Airport

In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Larry Madowo had shared his views about Ghana's Prempeh I International Airport.

Madowo was mesmerised by the airport and described it as one of the nicest airports in Africa in a video.

Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions in the comment section as some hailed him while others did not.

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Source: YEN.com.gh