Locals and online critics have had differing opinions about the wall that has been built around the remains of the damaged statue of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as revealed by a newly circulated social media video. Shortly after former President John Dramani Mahama took office, the statue, which was created in the president's honor, was vandalized by unknown perpetrators. The new wall seems to be an effort to protect what remains of the monument, even though the reasons for the damage are still unknown. Although no one or organization has come forward to take credit for the statue's erection, locals surmise that the wall was erected to shield it from additional harm. The action has prompted inquiries regarding whether the current administration
Since it was first erected, the statue has been a contentious issue. Its location on an unfinished, dusty road in the Western Region, according to critics, represents unmet promises made to the local population by President Akufo-Addo. Many locals thought the statue was a waste of money, especially in a place with little development and infrastructure. Discussions over the function of public monuments in Ghanaian society have been rekindled by the statue's demolition and the wall's subsequent construction. While some consider the wall to be a pointless attempt to conceal more serious problems with accountability and government, others see it as a protective barrier to maintain a symbol of authority. As the narrative progresses, the wall surrounding the demolished monument