Akufo-Addo's legacy is debt and excruciating pain for Ghanaians – NDC MP

Deputy Minority Leader of Parliament Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah recently criticized Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh for comparing President Akufo-Addo’s record to that of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

The Ellembelle MP emphasized Nkrumah’s unparalleled legacy, especially in the Ashanti Region, with projects like KNUST, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and more.

He praised Nkrumah for elevating Ghana to a shining star in Africa and leading the country to independence. He also stated that after more than 60 years, today, over 30 percent of the power and energy in Ghana is because of the legacy of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

He highlighted Nkrumah’s continental impact, including being voted leader of the millennium and propelling African countries to independence.

In contrast, he pointed out President Akufo-Addo’s challenges, mentioning increased debt, hardship, and corruption. Buah’s comparison underscores the belief in Nkrumah’s exceptional achievements and the perceived shortcomings in Akufo-Addo’s administration.

“The legacy of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is unmatched. Today, if we start talking about Kwame Nkrumah, we can talk about a region that, frankly, was not his stronghold and talk about the legacy he left there. Let’s talk about the Ashanti Region and what Osagyefo did.

"Kwame University of Science and Technology, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi Jute Factory, Kumasi Shoe Factory, Kumasi Central Market, Accra-Kumasi Highway, and many other things he did in the Ashanti Region. This is just one region I am talking about.

"If we talk about his monumental achievements in the country, after more than 60 years, today, over 30 percent of the power and energy in Ghana is because of the legacy and the vision of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

"Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s leadership was not limited to this country. He made Ghana the shining star of Africa. That is why he was voted the African of the Millennium because of his achievements and leadership role. How he propelled so many African countries to be independent."

He continued, "On the other hand, what is the record of Akufo-Addo? This is the president who has brought us into debt. This is the president who has brought us into hardship and excruciating pain, and the economic hardship has never been unmatched.

"This is the president, and under his leadership, we’ve seen corruption that is completely something we couldn’t ever imagine. This is a president who has divided this country. This is the president who has frankly bastardized every institution of this country,” he said in a media interview.