Akufo-Addo Unveils Statue Of Himself At Effia-Nkwanta Hospital

• President Akufo-Addo has unveiled a statue of himself at the entrance of Effia-Nkwanta Hospital
• This unveiling came as part of Akufo-Addo's one-day “thank you” tour of the Western Region
• The Western Regional Minister said the statue honours the president’s initiatives in the region

President Akufo-Addo has unveiled a statue of himself at the entrance of Effia-Nkwanta Hospital in Sekondi.

This ceremony was part of his one-day “thank you” tour of the Western Region.

Photos of the statue have been going viral online, mostly accompanied by criticism.

While some applauded the president, a significant number of people criticised the move as vain and needless.

"Many Kings have ordered for statues to be built in honour of their victories, only to have them torn down after their lives have ended. Who benefits from the endless heralding of one’s own successes?"

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Citi News reported that Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah said the statue honours the president’s initiatives in the region.

These include rehabilitating Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, building a 3-tier Sinohydro interchange, and redeveloping the Takoradi Market Circle.

Citi News noted that some of these projects remain incomplete, with some even halted.

A journalist in the region conveyed his shock in anonymous comments to YEN.com.gh.

"The surprising this is that the roundabout in question is not even completed. It's been under construction, and in dusty condition. I am surprised, seriously."

Addressing residents in Takoradi on Wednesday, November 6, Akufo-Addo highlighted his achievements since taking office, claiming to have fulfilled 80% of his promises to Ghanaians.

He encouraged voters to support Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming elections, emphasizing that this would allow his administration’s initiatives to continue.

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YEN.com.gh reported that a man was arrested for vandalising the Big Six monument in Accra and referred to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.

Following his arrest, the suspect, Newwel Gavu, was brought before the Kwabenya Circuit Court and has been remanded.

Police arrested Gavu for vandalism on August 31, which was captured on video and went viral online.

Source: YEN.com.gh