The statue of former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, erected at the Effia Nkwanta roundabout in Sekondi-Takoradi, has been demolished under mysterious circumstances.
The life-sized bronze statue, unveiled in November 2024 to honour the president, was reportedly vandalised overnight.
Images from the scene show the statue’s head severed and lying on the ground, with significant damage to the pedestal. The debris indicates a forceful removal, raising questions about the motives behind the act.
In one image, the severed head of the statue lies face-up on the ground, its expression still visible despite the damage.
Another image shows the toppled statue on its side, with fragments of the bronze structure scattered around.
The pedestal, which previously held the statue, remains in place but is heavily scratched and cracked. A plaque on the pedestal reads: “Thank you from Western Region. H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana. 6th November
In another photo, the full extent of the destruction is visible, with the statue’s torso dislodged and resting against the broken pedestal. The scene, illuminated by vehicle lights, shows a grim picture of what was once a prominent landmark.
