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Social Trends: Akufo-Addo vs. Nkrumah: The Great Ghanaian Leadership Debate
In a series of social media posts leading up to the 2024 elections in Ghana, various individuals and organizations discussed the legacy of Kwame Nkrumah and the performance of current and past leaders.
You are Kwame Nkrumah, what is your response?
— Kafui Dey (@KafuiDey) July 9, 2024
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, a prominent figure, claimed that President Akufo-Addo has performed better than any other president in Ghana’s Fourth Republic, including Kwame Nkrumah.
Mr. Humble: “Not Even Your Nkrumah”
What a humble statement
— Bee (@Bridget_Otoo) July 9, 2024
This statement sparked a debate, with some users criticizing the comparison and defending Nkrumah’s legacy, while others supported Akufo-Addo’s achievements.
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Nobody has performed better than President @NAkufoAddo in the fourth Republic, not even your Kwame Nkrumah. – Dr. @MatthewOPrempeh #ElectionHQ pic.twitter.com/tyGrfkvESA
— Joy 99.7 FM (@Joy997FM) July 9, 2024
The discussion also touched on the upcoming elections, with posts promoting the candidacy of Bawumia and Napo, and criticizing the opposition. The conversation highlighted the ongoing political discourse in Ghana and the importance of historical figures like Nkrumah in shaping national identity and political narratives.
Imagine if Kwame Nkrumah never led the Gold Coast to independence. Imagine if he never constructed the motorway or built the Akosombo Dam and tema harbor. What if he never established the University of Science and Technology. Where would we have been as a people and a nation?…
— EFIAODO (@Efiaodo1) July 9, 2024