The Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has slammed the Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh for his misguided and insulting comparison between President Akufo-Addo and Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
During his unveiling as Bawumia’s running mate in Kumasi on Tuesday, the Manhyia South MP, popularly known as NAPO, asserted that no president, including Dr Kwame Nkrumah, has developed Ghana as much as President Akufo-Addo since 2017.
“Since independence from 1957 till today, we have 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,” NAPO declared to an enthusiastic gathering.
Taking to his Facebook page, Mr Armah-Kofi Buah strongly criticized NAPO for comparing President Akufo-Addo’s achievements to those of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, stating that Nkrumah’s legacy is unparalleled and such comparisons are unjust and illogical.
“Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s attempt to compare Nana Addo to Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah following his uninspiring outdooring as the running mate to the failed presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is a misguided and insulting affront to the legacy of Ghana’s founding father. Dr Nkrumah’s unparalleled contributions to Ghana’s independence and development are undeniable, and any attempt to draw comparisons with Nana Addo is unjust and illogical.”
“Dr. Nkrumah’s vision, leadership, and progress are unmatched in Ghana’s history. Nkrumah’s legacy and accomplishments span across all regions in Ghana, with even Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s own Ashanti region benefiting greatly from his achievements and profound impact.”
The Ellembelle MP further accused President Akufo-Addo of incompetence and plunging Ghana into economic chaos.
“Is Mathew Opoku Prempeh strangely suggesting that Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, which has plunged the country into economic turmoil through unprecedented borrowing, debt distress, stinking corruption, and ineffective leadership, is somehow superior to the transformative leadership of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah that propelled Ghana into a new era of development and progress?”
“Under Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s visionary leadership, Ghana emerged as a beacon of hope and a shining star in Africa, setting an example for other nations to follow. Regrettably, Ghana has now become a laughing stock owing to the abysmal performance of the Akufo Addo-Bawumia-led government.”
Armah-Kofi Buah called on NAPO to issue a public apology for attempting to rewrite history and belittle Nkrumah’s achievements.
“NAPO must retract his statement and apologize for his attempt to mischievously rewrite history. Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy is sacrosanct, and any attempt to downgrade it will be met with fierce resistance.”
“The people of Ghana will not tolerate any attempt to distort the country’s history and undermine the legacy of its founding father. The undying legacy of the African of the Millennium and global icon, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, will forever be protected and not allowed to be distorted and undermined.”
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
