Ghanaians have been buzzing over President Nana Akufo-Addo’s recent statue unveiling in Sekondi, where the leader is immortalized outside a regional hospital as a tribute to his developmental work. However, the timing of this statue has sparked strong reactions online, with many criticizing it as "self-glorifying" in light of Ghana’s ongoing economic challenges.
Nigerians online have also chimed in with their own comparisons to politicians back home, noting how some Nigerian leaders similarly focus on grandiose self-promotion rather than addressing public needs. Comparisons were quickly drawn to Nigerian leaders who've named stadiums, roads, or government buildings after themselves, sparking mixed reactions.
One Nigerian on social media jokes, “First statues, next they'll be renaming the whole country.” Another remarked that both countries seem to have leaders more invested in legacy symbols than in solving immediate issues like the high cost of living.
This statue has now become not just a Ghanaian topic, but a West African one, as citizens reflect on the politics of self-promotion across
