Here are some reactions after Napo's claim that Akufo-Addo's performance is better than Nkrumah
There has been varied reactions and discontent following Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh's remarks comparing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's performance as president to that of Ghana's first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
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Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh alias NAPO said no president in the history of Ghana has helped to develop Ghana more than President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
NAPO praised President Akufo-Addo for his contributions to Ghana's development, drawing a comparison to the transformational leadership of Kwame Nkrumah.
He highlighted various projects initiated under President Akufo-Addo's administration, including the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and infrastructural developments, suggesting that these achievements echo the pioneering spirit of Nkrumah's era.
Speaking at his official unveiling event at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi on Tuesday (July 9, 2024), Dr Opoku Prempeh said: Since independence in 1957, no president has helped Ghana as much as Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. From 1957 to now, not even Kwame Nkrumah has moved Ghana forward and protected it like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
He disclosed that in the history of Ghana since 1957, no president has helped Ghana more than Nana Addo, even including the first President Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah, who fought for the independence of Ghana.
The comparison has sparked widespread debate and criticism, with many citizens arguing that such a parallel is unfounded and diminishes Nkrumah's historical significance.
Prempeh's comparison has not been well received by a significant portion of the Ghanaian populace.
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Critics argued that while Nana Addo has indeed implemented notable policies, equating his leadership to that of Nkrumah is an overstatement.
Many Ghanaians view Nkrumah as a towering figure in the country's history, whose legacy extends beyond national borders to his advocacy for African unity and anti-colonialism.
Below are the reactions from some Ghanaians.
Your leaders are using the "illusory truth effect" to make citizens numb to their hardship. In election time non of the economic crisis endured will be admitted
— Scottbolshevik (@scottbolshevik) July 10, 2024
A lie repeated often enough becomes the truth
This stratagem works in regions with high illiteracy and ethnocentrism pic.twitter.com/MRzjzyu7aY
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
Tema motorway Opened in November 1965 .
— With All Due Respect (@cdzas) July 9, 2024
It was built by visionary Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
We will always celebrate him. pic.twitter.com/MhFr5NdVPi
Comparing Nana Akufo Addo’s Achievements to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah: An Insulting and Grossly Misguided Comparison.
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh's attempt to compare Nana Addo to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah following his uninspiring outdooring as the running mate to the failed… pic.twitter.com/HtrQuzYLYI— Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (@ArmahKofiBuah) 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
If you dare us by saying gibberish words about OSAGYEFO DR. KWAME NKRUMAH, We will attack you using the same medium of which you stand to speak.
IF NOT FOR HIS IMMENSE DEDICATION, WHERE WOULD GHANA BE BY NOW.
stop the insanity speech against OSAGYEFO.
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh… pic.twitter.com/dAsedzn5ad— The New Force Africa 𝕏 (@mcsoul9) July 9, 2024Advertisement
Some supporters of the NPP in the Ashanti Region, who were bussed to the outdooring ceremony of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh in Kumasi yesterday, complained about being neglected regarding food and water throughout the day. pic.twitter.com/vvEYlr0Rl2
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) July 10, 2024
Tema motorway Opened in November 1965 .
It was built by visionary Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
We will always celebrate him. pic.twitter.com/MhFr5NdVPi— With All Due Respect (@cdzas) July 9, 2024Advertisement
