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Social media platforms are buzzing following Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh's recent comments comparing President Akufo-Addo's achievements to those of Ghana's first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
During his unveiling as the running mate for the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in Kumasi on Tuesday, Dr. Opoku Prempeh aka Napo asserted that no president, including the revered Dr. Nkrumah, has developed Ghana like President Akufo-Addo.
“Since independence from 1957 till today, we’ve not had any president that has helped Ghana like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. I say from 1957 till today, you can bring your Kwame Nkrumah... no president who has protected Ghana and moved the country forward like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,” he explained.
The controversial statement has sparked widespread reactions, with many users expressing outrage and disbelief.

Critics on social media argue that Dr. Nkrumah's contributions to Ghana's independence and infrastructure development are unparalleled, making the comparison inappropriate and disrespectful.

Find more reactions below:

The list below are Kwame Nkrumah's achievements in 6 years in government. I dare NAPO and the NPP to list its accomplishments in 8 years of governance.
— EL-DAD (@ChristDeKing) July 9, 2024
waiting for a response… https://t.co/pPnF22MwGd pic.twitter.com/a1Cfj1WRGv

The Kwame Nkrumah slander in text books the last few years is clearer now.
— Godfred Akoto Boafo (@eastsportsman) July 9, 2024



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