Bridget Otoo criticizes Akufo-Addo for Unveiling Statue of Himself Amidst Government Failure”

 

Bridget Otoo, a well-known Ghanaian media personality, has strongly criticized President Akufo-Addo after a statue of him surfaced on social media, sparking widespread debate. Otoo’s comments reflect growing public frustration with the president’s leadership, especially in light of the many unfinished projects under his administration.

 

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the outspoken media figure expressed her dismay at the timing of the statue’s unveiling. She pointed out that while the government has failed to complete several major projects, including infrastructure and social initiatives, President Akufo-Addo found it fitting to have a statue of himself erected.

 

“You build a statue of yourself over a failed government? These people are insufferable,” Otoo wrote, underscoring her frustration with what she sees as misplaced priorities and the government’s inability to deliver on promises.

 

Bridget Otoo did not stop there. She went on to suggest that if statues were to be built, former President John Dramani Mahama would have had a legitimate reason to erect statues in every region of the country. According to Otoo, Mahama’s government made significant strides in infrastructure development, such as the establishment of Free SHS, the construction of universities, markets, and hospitals, all of which had a direct impact on the people.

 

“Then JM (John Mahama) should have built a statue of himself in each region where he built a Free SHS school ,a university, a market, or a hospital,” she remarked, implying that the tangible benefits of Mahama’s policies should have been commemorated instead of self-serving monuments.

 

Her comments have sparked further conversations around the priorities of the current administration, with many Ghanaians questioning the timing of such a statue when the country continues to grapple with economic challenges and unfinished development projects

Background:

On November 6, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo unveiled a statue of himself at the Efia Nkwanta Hospital in Sekondi, during his tour of the Western Region of Ghana. The unveiling, which was part of the president’s visit to the region, has since ignited a storm of reactions on social media, with many Ghanaians questioning the appropriateness and timing of such a monument.