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People talk irresponsibly — Ghanaians descend on Napo for comparing Nana Addo to Nkrumah

Angry reactions trail Napo's claim that Nana Addo developed Ghana better than Nkrumah | Pulse Ghana

Emmanuel Tornyi

<p>Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh said no president in the history of Ghana has helped to develop the country more than President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.</p>

<p>Prempeh praised President Nana Addo for his contributions to Ghana's development, drawing a comparison to the transformational leadership of Kwame Nkrumah.</p>

<p>He highlighted various projects initiated under Nana Addo's administration, including the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and infrastructural developments, suggesting that these achievements echo the pioneering spirit of Nkrumah's era.</p>

<p>He disclosed that in the history of Ghana since 1957, no president has helped Ghana more than Nana Addo, even including the first President Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah, who fought for the independence of Ghana.</p>

Philip Matogo

<p>Speaking at his official unveiling event at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi on July 9, 2024, Dr Opoku Prempeh said "<em>I can boldly say that if the history of Ghana is told from 1957, we have never had a president that has helped Ghana more than Nana Akufo-Addo. I mean from 1957, even including your Kwame Nkrumah, none of them has protected Ghana and developed the country more than Nana Akufo-Addo</em>."</p>

<p>The comparison has sparked widespread debate and criticism, with many citizens arguing that such a parallel is unfounded and diminishes Nkrumah's historical significance.</p>

<p>Prempeh's comparison has not been well received by a significant portion of the Ghanaian populace.</p>

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Nana Addo

<p>Critics argued that while Nana Addo has indeed implemented notable policies, equating his leadership to that of Nkrumah is an overstatement.</p>

<p>Many Ghanaians view Nkrumah as a towering figure in the country's history, whose legacy extends beyond national borders to his advocacy for African unity and anti-colonialism.</p>

<p>Ghanaians took to X formerly Twitter to express their opinion on Opoku Prempeh's statement.</p>

<p>Below are the reactions from Ghanaians:</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ghanaians always RESPECT <br>Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah<br>Don&#39;t be like the few ARROGANT politicians. <a href="https://t.co/rqDjuzUuez">pic.twitter.com/rqDjuzUuez</a></p>&mdash; kofigabs (@kofigabs) <a href="https://twitter.com/kofigabs/status/1810933307112141049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your leaders are using the &quot;illusory truth effect&quot; to make citizens numb to their hardship. In election time non of the economic crisis endured will be admitted<br><br>A lie repeated often enough becomes the truth<br><br>This stratagem works in regions with high illiteracy and ethnocentrism <a href="https://t.co/MRzjzyu7aY">pic.twitter.com/MRzjzyu7aY</a></p>&mdash; Scottbolshevik (@scottbolshevik) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottbolshevik/status/1810935166828769641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">People will get a little money and power and start talking irresponsibly about their predecessors. What monumental thing has the president done ? Building a cathedral with tax payers money ? Nothing NPP or NDC has done can be compared to what KWAME NKRUMAH has done for Ghanaians.</p>&mdash; EFIAODO (@Efiaodo1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Efiaodo1/status/1810780273598247023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tema motorway  Opened in November 1965 .<br>It was built by visionary Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.<br>We will always celebrate him. <a href="https://t.co/MhFr5NdVPi">pic.twitter.com/MhFr5NdVPi</a></p>&mdash; With All Due Respect (@cdzas) <a href="https://twitter.com/cdzas/status/1810784462101209184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Comparing Nana Akufo Addo’s Achievements to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah: An Insulting and Grossly Misguided Comparison.<br><br>Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh&#39;s attempt to compare Nana Addo to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah following his uninspiring outdooring as the running mate to the failed… <a href="https://t.co/HtrQuzYLYI">pic.twitter.com/HtrQuzYLYI</a></p>&mdash; Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (@ArmahKofiBuah) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArmahKofiBuah/status/1810935682073756137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Napo wabodam!” Captain Smart f!res Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh for his utterances about Dr Kwame Nkrumah yesterday at his unveiling as the running mate for Dr Bawumia. Captain vex this morning o herh <a href="https://t.co/asmazRX76V">pic.twitter.com/asmazRX76V</a></p>&mdash; CHARLOTTE NICOLE 🕊 (@charllycolegh) <a href="https://twitter.com/charllycolegh/status/1810947621852188899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">Take your Kwame Nkrumah. No President since independence has developed Ghana more than Nana Akufo-Addo  - Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh <a href="https://t.co/O7iSHiclqE">pic.twitter.com/O7iSHiclqE</a></p>&mdash; roland walker👣 (@rowalkerghana) <a href="https://twitter.com/rowalkerghana/status/1810799655355101245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If you dare us by saying gibberish words about OSAGYEFO DR. KWAME NKRUMAH, We will attack you using the same medium of which you stand to speak.<br>IF NOT FOR HIS IMMENSE DEDICATION, WHERE WOULD GHANA BE BY NOW.<br>stop the insanity speech against OSAGYEFO.<br><br>Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh… <a href="https://t.co/dAsedzn5ad">pic.twitter.com/dAsedzn5ad</a></p>&mdash; 𝕏 Africa (@mcsoul9) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcsoul9/status/1810796586118635937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some supporters of the NPP in the Ashanti Region, who were bussed to the outdooring ceremony of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh in Kumasi yesterday, complained about being neglected regarding food and water throughout the day. <a href="https://t.co/vvEYlr0Rl2">pic.twitter.com/vvEYlr0Rl2</a></p>&mdash; EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) <a href="https://twitter.com/eddie_wrt/status/1810948577289548208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Napo&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/MatthewOPrempeh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MatthewOPrempeh</a>  comment against Kwame Nkrumah affirms his &quot;arrogance&quot; title - Prof. Kobby Mensah<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DwasoNsem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DwasoNsem</a><br><br>Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh Kuffour Kennedy Agyapong Lionel Messi <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JusticeForLois?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JusticeForLois</a> Mahama Enokay FC Sam George Arrogant <a href="https://t.co/or4iL8DRIJ">pic.twitter.com/or4iL8DRIJ</a></p>&mdash; Adom 106.3 FM (@Adom1063fm) <a href="https://twitter.com/Adom1063fm/status/1810977337116098641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Angry reactions trail Napo's claim that Nana Addo developed Ghana better than Nkrumah

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