The statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital roundabout in Sekondi, Western Region, has been completely destroyed by unknown individuals.
This is the second time the statue has been vandalized, following a previous incident on December 16, 2024, where a portion of the statue was damaged.
The statue, unveiled on November 6, 2024, during President Akufo-Addo’s one-day “thank you” tour of the region, has sparked intense public debate.
Some have criticized the monument, questioning its purpose and describing it as self-congratulatory rather than a genuine tribute.
Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, a Senior Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, had cautioned that any attempt to dismantle or destroy the statue would be illegal, emphasizing that the state holds sole authority over such monuments.
Despite this warning, the statue has been vandalized again, raising concerns about growing tensions surrounding the controversial monument.
Authorities had previously repaired the damage but made no arrests, although an investigation was launched.
As of now, authorities have yet to respond to the latest incident of vandalism.
