Some Ghanaians have expressed strong condemnation of the destruction of the former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s statue at the Effia Nkwanta in the Western Region.
Viral pictures show the statue of the former president completely destroyed, with the head severed and other parts of the statue broken.
The act perpetrated by unknown individuals has sparked massive reactions on social media.
Netizens have suggested that an investigation into the act of vandalism be conducted and that the perpetrators be prosecuted.
Furthermore, they suggest that this lawless act could be seen as a disgrace to the nation, pointing out that it may reflect how some individuals lack respect for their statesmen and show unpatriotic behavior.
This is not the first time the statue has been tampered with. A few weeks ago, part of the statue was destroyed and later repaired.
Read comments from some netizens below:
The statue was not supposed to be there in the first place. Development in and around the place was not complete.
— Kobina (@sbaidoo8) January 13, 2025
The person who built set Akufo Addo up to be ridiculed.
We all knew it was going to vandalized, we just didn’t know when.
This is a disgrace. pic.twitter.com/5B2mxqAEph
You can destroy his statue, but you can't distort his legacy. President Akufo-Addo pic.twitter.com/PWxSlKyvjN
— Wan Kay (@KayMedia_) January 13, 2025
Statue of ex-President Akufo-Addo in Takoradi has been destroyed and broken into pieces.
— #ReOccupyJulorbiHouse (@Nanakesse24) January 13, 2025
Anyone behind this "stupid" action must be arrested.
I don't support this kind of unlawful behavior.
Good morning. pic.twitter.com/Cw3DG7Yc4R
Inasmuch as l had strong reservations about the Sekondi statue of former President Akufo-Addo (which l openly stated), l must condemn the destruction of same by NDC thugs. That's pure lawlessness which must not be encouraged. President Mahama must reign in his attacking dogs. We… pic.twitter.com/p3U3PcNZC3
— 𝐒𝐢𝐫-𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐤𝐮𝐚𝐬𝐞 (@dtadomako) January 13, 2025
I strongly condemn the senseless act of vandalism by some individuals in Takoradi, who pulled down the statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. This destructive behavior is unacceptable and shows a complete disregard for the values of respect and patriotism. pic.twitter.com/5N0szCuhBa
— Musah Ibrahim Mohamed (@MMohamed69765) January 13, 2025
Honest opinion
— Patrick 🥷 (@the_patrick__) January 13, 2025
This is the most disgraceful thing I have seen so far. They should’ve tightened security around the statue when the leg was damaged. We agree that we were not happy with somethings, but taking down the statue of Former President Nana Akufo-Addo is a no no for me pic.twitter.com/MieaDlc3fj
I'm against demolishing the statue of the Akufo Addo, not because I'm a fan of his (let's be real, he was a master thief who looted the public purse), but because vandalism isn't the solution. Instead, let's focus on promoting transparency and accountability. After all,— pic.twitter.com/FhA9WgeoX0
— Bet Devil (@BetDevil_) January 13, 2025
Nana Addo’s statue is down. This is unacceptable and the people behind this should be arrested.
— EL-DAD (@ChristDeKing) January 13, 2025
Akufo Addo is our former President and this kinda act shouldn’t be tolerated in our society. pic.twitter.com/OdsXN0qVO1
MAG/EK
