Nearly two years after the controversial destruction of former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s statue in Takoradi, preparations are reportedly underway to unveil a new monument at the same location.
The original statue, which was erected in November 2024 at the premises of Efia-Nkwanta Hospital in the Western Regional capital, was pulled down and vandalized in January 2025 following widespread public outrage.
The monument had been commissioned to recognize Akufo-Addo’s contribution to national development, particularly in the Western Region, a key center of Ghana’s oil and gas industry.
However, information gathered by Hellovybes indicates that the site is once again being prepared for a new statue. Unlike the previous monument, the replacement is expected to honor a distinguished Ghanaian doctor and politician rather than the former president.
Although officials have not publicly disclosed the identity of the individual to be immortalized, sources familiar with the project say the new monument will celebrate a highly respected medical professional and political figure whose contributions to Ghana have earned broad recognition.
A visit by Hellovybes to the site on Monday revealed that the replacement monument is already in place but remains concealed from public view.
The structure, together with a hospital-style bed positioned beside it, has been completely covered with black material ahead of its official unveiling.
The development has already generated renewed public discussion, with many Ghanaians questioning the decision to install another statue at the same location and speculating about the identity of the person being honored.
Why Akufo-Addo’s Statue Was Destroyed
The original Akufo-Addo monument survived for only a few weeks after its unveiling.
In January 2025, the statue was vandalized and eventually destroyed during a period of heightened public frustration over the country’s economic challenges.
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Rising inflation, unemployment, and the increasing cost of living fueled nationwide criticism of the former administration, with protesters directing their anger toward symbols associated with the government.
The monument was pulled down, defaced, and destroyed, leaving only its pedestal behind. Images of the vandalized statue quickly circulated on social media, sparking intense political debate across the country.
The incident divided public opinion. Some Ghanaians viewed the destruction as a reflection of widespread public anger over economic hardship, while others condemned the act as unlawful vandalism and the destruction of public property.
As of now, authorities have not announced an official date or time for the unveiling of the mystery statue. The identity of the person being honored also remains undisclosed.
With work at the site appearing to be nearing completion, many residents of Takoradi and Ghanaians across the country are eagerly awaiting an official announcement to reveal the new monument and the individual it commemorates.
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