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The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the vandalism of a statue of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital Roundabout in Sekondi, Western Region.
Early findings indicate that the statue’s left leg has been damaged, and its plaque removed. Authorities have not yet identified the perpetrator(s) and are working to apprehend those responsible.
The statue was unveiled on November 6 during President Akufo-Addo’s one-day “thank you” tour of the Western Region. At the event, Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah described the monument as a tribute to the President’s contributions to the region’s development.
However, the statue has drawn criticism from sections of the public, with many calling for its removal. Nana Hima Dekyi XIV, a member of the Upper Dixcove Traditional Council, defended the monument, stating in an interview with TV3 that it was funded through voluntary contributions from chiefs in the region. He disclosed that the statue cost approximately GH₵30,000 and was meant to honor the President’s role in the region’s progress.
Police have assured the public of their commitment to bringing the culprits to justice. Meanwhile, the incident has reignited public debate about the appropriateness of such monuments and their reception by local communities.
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