According to the GhanaWeb article. Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has expressed alarm over outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo's "greed" despite his extended term in power. In a recent panel debate on TV3, which aired on December 28, 2024, Kpebu expressed his amazement at the acts of a leader of Akufo-Addo's stature, querying why someone of the President's age and expertise would be so greedy.

"Look at the greed." "You come in at the age of 73, and you are so greedy—greedier than John Mahama, who is not even a lawyer," Kpebu added, referring to Akufo-Addo's leadership and contrasting it with former President John Mahama, whom he seemed to imply was less motivated by personal interests.

Kpebu, who has been vociferous in his criticism of the administration, slammed Akufo-Addo's presidency for what he sees as a lack of visible progress after years of high hopes. Reflecting on the 2016 election, when Akufo-Addo was elected President after three previous efforts, Kpebu recalled the promises made regarding Akufo-Addo's long preparation for leadership. "In 2016, I openly voted for Akufo-Addo and supported him because they said he had been prepared for 40 years," he told me. "So, as I keep saying, can you image how Akufo-Addo would have fared if he had only prepared for 10 years? The myth went that Akufo-Addo had been groomed from birth to be president—for 40 years. How would he have performed if he had just prepared for ten? I am sure that by now, Ghana would have ceased to exist.”

Kpebu's critique originates from his conviction that, despite years of anticipation and high aspirations for Akufo-Addo's leadership, the results have fallen short, notably in terms of strengthening the country's economy and social welfare. His statements also allude to many Ghanaians' dissatisfaction with the President's pledges and the results of his government.

Akufo-Addo, who became president in 2017 after winning the 2016 general elections, will officially step down on January 7, 2025, after two terms in office. Several notable events have occurred during his tenure, including the execution of substantial economic measures, international relations, and debt-related difficulties that have dominated public conversation in recent years.

Kpebu's words have struck a chord with some of the President's detractors, while also prompting discussion about the larger issue of leadership and responsibility in Ghana. The lawyer's remarks portray a picture of great unhappiness with the course of the country's government under Akufo-Addo's leadership, particularly given the high expectations put on him before to taking office.

As Akufo-Addo's term comes to an end, Kpebu's words show the ongoing dissatisfaction among certain elements of the public with his presidency's legacy. With the country set to elect a new administration in the coming months, questions about the future of Ghana's political leadership and the effectiveness of its leaders remain at the center of public debate.