Upper Dixcove Traditional Council speak on controversial Akufo-Addo Statue

In a press statement, Obrempon Hima Dekyi XIV, President of the Upper Dixcove Traditional Council, has clarified that Nana Akufo-Addo did not unveil the statue of himself at the Effia-Nkwanta roundabout, as widely circulated.

Instead, the statement stated that the unveiling was performed by Nana Kwesi Agyeman IX, the paramount chief of Lower Dixcove, along with other esteemed chiefs of the Western Region.

The statue was commissioned by the chiefs, collectively known as “Nananom,” to recognize the significant contributions President Akufo-Addo and his administration have made to the region over the past seven years.

“This gesture reflects our tradition of honouring those who invest in our progress,” Obrempon Hima Dekyi XIV emphasized. He added, “As our native wisdom says, ‘Those who show appreciation for little will have more added to the little they have.’”

The statement goes on to say under President Akufo-Addo’s leadership, the Western Region has experienced transformative projects, including the rehabilitation of the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital and the construction of a three-tier interchange in Takoradi.

Other notable initiatives include road resurfacing and the redevelopment of the Takoradi Market Circle, all aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and public services.

The chiefs have a long-standing tradition of recognizing individuals who contribute to regional development. Previous honorees include Hon. Georgina Bus-Kowfie and Master Cudjoe of the Ghana Secondary Technical School. Notably, the “Anita Mensah Road” was named after a renowned hotelier to acknowledge her lasting impact on the region.

Obrempon Hima Dekyi XIV concluded with a call for unity: “We urge all Ghanaians, especially the sons and daughters of the Western Region, to remain measured in their assessments. Together, we must uphold our democratic values and sustain the peace we enjoy.”