Nana Yaa Jantuah, the former General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), has accused President Akufo-Addo of prioritizing his legacy over the nation’s welfare.
Speaking during a panel discussion on TV3’s NewDay, Jantuah criticized the president for promoting Brigadier General Michael Opoku to a higher military rank after the controversy surrounding the violent events during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election.
“If you truly care for your people, you would not bring back someone who inflicted harm on them and reward him with a promotion,” Jantuah stated.
She suggested that Akufo-Addo’s primary motivation was to secure his place in history alongside his father, who also served as president of Ghana.
Jantuah raised concerns over the president’s decision to promote Opoku despite his role in the violent events during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, where security forces under Opoku’s command were involved in the infamous disturbances.
She questioned how Opoku, who struggled to manage a crowd of 4,000 people during the by-election, could be trusted to oversee the security of millions of Ghanaians during elections.
Jantuah further commented on the findings of the Emil Short Committee, which held Opoku responsible for the chaos but also recommended that he be reprimanded.
“The committee said he was responsible for the chaos at Ayawaso, yet the president refused to act on their recommendations,” she pointed out.
Jantuah suggested that Akufo-Addo’s disregard for the committee’s advice demonstrated a lack of respect for the rule of law and independent institutions.
