A statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, has been destroyed by unknown individuals.
The incident occurred at around 1:30 am on January 13, 2025, with the entire statue toppled and the head to the knee smashed.
According to a source close to the police, authorities received information about the incident and promptly rushed to the scene.
However, by the time they arrived, the damage had already been done.
This is not the first time the statue has been vandalized; it suffered noticeable damage in December 2024 after the NPP lost the polls.
The statue was unveiled on November 6, 2024, to honour the former president, but it has remained a symbol of contention in the community.
Many have questioned its appropriateness and timing, particularly in light of other pressing developmental needs.
Eyewitnesses reported that the repairs were carried out on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, around 4:00 pm by two men and a woman.
A police officer was also observed providing security at the scene by 6:00 pm during the repair period.
