The President revealed the statue during a brief "thank you" tour of the Western Region, sparking a wave of public disapproval.
The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, defended the statue, asserting that it commemorates President Akufo-Addo's contributions through various projects in the region.
He cited initiatives such as the rehabilitation of Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, the construction of a three-tier Sinohydro interchange, and the redevelopment of Takoradi Market Circle.
However, despite the statue's unveiling, several of these projects remain incomplete.