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Watch as reconstruction works begin on Akufo-Addo’s vandalised statue

A video from the site of the statue, reportedly shared by the sculptor and ceramist behind the controversial statue, showed the ongoing work at the site.

Two men could be seen digging a round trench at the base of the damaged statue.

The sculptor captioned the video, “Something new is cooking.”

About the vandalised statue

The statue of Akufo-Addo was completely destroyed after initially suffering some damage, which had been repaired earlier.

President Akufo-Addo faced significant criticism after unveiling the statue on November 6, 2024.

A section of the public, including President John Dramani Mahama, accused Akufo-Addo of self-glorification through the statue.

President Mahama stated that it should not be the president’s decision to erect a statue of himself; instead, the public should do so after his tenure in recognition of his achievements.

Some residents of Sekondi also expressed displeasure over the placement of the statue in their community, with some pointing out the poor condition of the very road where the statue was erected.

Watch a video of the ongoing work below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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