The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into the damage caused to the statue of His Excellency, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital Roundabout in Sekondi, Western Region.
The Police say their preliminary investigations have revealed that the statue's left leg has been damaged, and its plaque removed. "efforts are underway to get the perpetrators arrested to face justice," a statement said. ππππππ πππππππππππ ππππππ ππππππ ππ πππ ππππππ ππ πππππππππ ππππ ππππ ππππππ ππππ π-ππππ ππ ππ π ππ πππππππ ππππππππ ππππππππ ππππππππππ AT πππππππ pic.twitter.com/X26LLAAf3l - Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) December 16, 2024 Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi were met with surprising news on Monday, December 16, as the statue of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, unveiled by the President himself, was found vandalized.
The statue, located near the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, has been a subject of public debate since its unveiling.
Critics have questioned its relevance, particularly in light of unfulfilled government promises and stalled projects within the region.