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The man who ordered chiefs to stand and greet him stood to greet Vice President on Independence Day – A Plus jabs

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has taken a jab at a former president, believed to be Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, over his perceived abuse of power and subsequent change in status.

In a Facebook post on March 7, 2025, A Plus cautioned the public about the transient nature of power, emphasizing that nothing lasts forever.

He recounted how, during his tenure, the former president had an official Toyota Land Cruiser dedicated solely to transporting his special chair.

According to A Plus, the same individual, now out of power, attended Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration on March 6, 2025, where he sat on an ordinary chair without any special arrangements.

A Plus further alleged that the former president stood up to greet the Vice President of the Republic, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a stark contrast to his previous demand that chiefs stand to greet him.

“Not long ago, a certain man moved around with an official Toyota Land Cruiser, specially designated to carry his special chair. He believed his position was so mighty that even chiefs had to stand up to greet him.

“Fast forward a few months, the same man was spotted at Ghana’s 68th Independence Celebration, this time, sitting on an ordinary chair. And when the Vice President, a woman, arrived, he stood up to greet her.

“Life has a way of humbling us. Power is not permanent. Tomorrow always comes! Next time you’ll sit on a kitchen stool!” he said.

It may be recalled that former President Akufo-Addo was previously accused by the then-opposition of transporting his presidential chair in a V8 vehicle for events.

During his tenure, he also sparked controversy after ordering certain chiefs to stand before greeting him at an official function.

However, at Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House, he was seen seated on a chair provided for the event.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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