{"id":249021,"date":"2024-11-11T15:03:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/11\/manasseh-azure-questions-akufo-addo-statue-using-samira-bawumias-words\/"},"modified":"2024-11-11T15:03:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:03:36","slug":"manasseh-azure-questions-akufo-addo-statue-using-samira-bawumias-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/11\/manasseh-azure-questions-akufo-addo-statue-using-samira-bawumias-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Manasseh Azure Questions Akufo-Addo Statue Using Samira Bawumia\u2019s Words"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<header><!--$!--><template data-dgst=\"DYNAMIC_SERVER_USAGE\"\/><!--\/$--><\/p>\n<h2>Manasseh Azure Questions Akufo-Addo Statue Using Samira Bawumia\u2019s Words<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Detail_info__sQmUB\"><span>News Hub Creator<\/span><span>1h<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"Detail_render__N0U44\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/4813aba0d2f54bc4b29318a0eefae058\"\/>Manasseh Azure Awuni has sparked debate with a pointed Facebook post about the recently unveiled statue of President Nana Akufo-Addo, referencing a 2016 critique by Samira Bawumia. <\/p>\n<p>In her speech at the time, Samira strongly criticized the ruling party, stating, \u201cWe see you, but we see bad governance. We see you, but we want change.\u201d Her words underscored the frustrations many felt with the NDC government and became emblematic of the need for a fresh, accountable administration.<\/p>\n<p>Azure\u2019s post comes as Ghanaians are increasingly vocal about economic and governance concerns. By quoting Samira\u2019s 2016 remarks, Azure draws attention to what some see as a dissonance between the NPP\u2019s campaign promises and its actual governance. Azure\u2019s comments raise questions about whether a statue for the president reflects the immediate needs of citizens struggling with rising costs of living, employment challenges, and concerns about corruption.<\/p>\n<p>Many Ghanaians echoed Azure\u2019s sentiments, with social media flooded with comments questioning the timing and intent of the statue. Rather than seeing a tribute to the president, they see a moment to re-evaluate promises made by the NPP and hold leadership accountable to the aspirations that fueled their victory in 2016. <\/p>\n<p>Through Samira\u2019s own words, Azure\u2019s post serves as a call for introspection, urging the administration to address citizens\u2019 needs rather than focusing on symbolic achievements.<\/p>\n<p>source: LN24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manasseh Azure Questions Akufo-Addo Statue Using Samira Bawumia\u2019s Words News Hub Creator1h Manasseh Azure Awuni has sparked debate with a pointed Facebook post about the recently unveiled statue of President Nana Akufo-Addo, referencing a 2016 critique by Samira Bawumia. 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