Social media, particularly Twitter, has been inundated with criticism and backlash against NPP's vice presidential candidate, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, for his controversial comments about Ghana's founding leader, Osaygyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
During his unveiling on July 8, 2024, in Kumasi, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, known as NAPO, asserted that Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's achievements surpass those of all previous administrations in Ghana's history, including Kwame Nkrumah's.
He stated that Nkrumah's presidency was not exceptional, claiming, since Ghana's inception in 1957, no president has contributed more to the country's development and protection than Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
These remarks sparked outrage among netizens, who criticized NAPO for his perceived disrespect towards Kwame Nkrumah.
Critics argue that NAPO's comments have reinforced perceptions of his arrogance and condescension.
Celebrities have also joined the fray, condemning his statements while highlighting Kwame Nkrumah's significant achievements.
Some celebrities have also speculated whether NAPO's remarks were aimed at discrediting the legacy of the founding leader or undermining the current opposition candidate, Mr. John Mahama.
Read the tweets below:
Because bro are you contesting against Nkrumah or Mahama? Ah
— Kwadwo Sheldon (@kwadwosheldon) July 10, 2024
Imagine if Kwame Nkrumah never led the Gold Coast to independence. Imagine if he never constructed the motorway or built the Akosombo Dam and tema harbor. What if he never established the University of Science and Technology. Where would we have been as a people and a nation?…
— EFIAODO (@Efiaodo1) July 9, 2024
People will get a little money and power and start talking irresponsibly about their predecessors. What monumental thing has the president done ? Building a cathedral with tax payers money ? Nothing NPP or NDC has done can be compared to what KWAME NKRUMAH has done for Ghanaians.
— EFIAODO (@Efiaodo1) July 9, 2024
The great Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah is bn defended by his citizens!….
— Bee (@Bridget_Otoo) July 10, 2024
I know there’s a protest on his birthday 21/09
You can join to show him we are still fighting to preserve our democracy #OccupyJulorbiHouse
Imagine overshadowing your own outdooring with NKRUMAH
— Bee (@Bridget_Otoo) July 10, 2024
😂😂😂😂😂
“Napo wabodam!” Captain Smart f!res Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh for his utterances about Dr Kwame Nkrumah yesterday at his unveiling as the running mate for Dr Bawumia. Captain vex this morning o herh pic.twitter.com/asmazRX76V
— CHARLOTTE NICOLE 🕊 (@charllycolegh) July 10, 2024
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