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Zeqblog Blog of Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Source: Okine Isaac
During a street interview in Takoradi on January 21, 2025, a young man identified himself as Bongo and claimed to being part of the crowd that destroyed former President Akufo-Addo’s statue. The visibly distressed guy, in his early thirties, stated that he has been unable to find serenity since his involvement in the incident just over a week ago. He clarified that, while he did not pull the statue down himself, he did assist to its subsequent damage.
He reportedly said, “When I came, the statue was already down, so I went over to further damage it, but now I can’t sleep. “Every time I close my eyes, I see him (the statue), and I regret my actions.”
When challenged about the reasons behind his decision to destroy the statue, Mr. Bongo struggled to provide a coherent response.
“It was enjoyable to do it, and I was glad to be among those who brought it down, but when I returned home, I was troubled with nightmares. It was distressing. Just imagine a statue of a human winking and laughing.
As attempts were made to photograph him, he refused, citing fears of intimidation and arrest.
“Massa, I have had enough. Would you like the police to come after me? I merely want tranquility. He said, “Akufo-Addo should forgive me,” and walked away.
The statue, a gift from the Upper Dixcove Traditional Council and supported by voluntary contributions from its members, drew major criticism after photographs of it were widely shared on social media. Erected at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the Western Region, it was unveiled on November 6, 2024, then completely destroyed by unknown individuals on January 13, 2025, eliciting diverse reactions from Ghanaians.
