Captain Smart, renowned for his bold political commentary, admitted that while his intent was always to hold leaders accountable, anger sometimes overshadowed fairness.
“I want to sincerely apologize to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Some of the things I said were too harsh and disrespectful. I spoke out of anger because I expected better, but I should have been more measured,” he stated.
During the broadcast, he commended Akufo-Addo for developmental initiatives such as Free SHS, One District One Factory, and digitization efforts, describing them as projects that transformed lives and laid a solid foundation for Ghana’s growth.
“Let’s be honest, Akufo-Addo may not have been perfect, but he achieved things that are still benefiting Ghanaians today,” he added.
However, Captain Smart contrasted the former NPP administration with the current NDC government, which he criticized sharply for incompetence and lack of direction.
“If I’m being truthful, the NDC government we have today is worse than bad. Things are collapsing, there’s no seriousness, and corruption is on another level. At least under Akufo-Addo, there was hope, there was vision. Today, everything is about politics and propaganda,” he said.
He accused the current government of worsening living conditions, neglecting ordinary citizens, and failing to support businesses, asserting that many Ghanaians now regret their electoral choices.
Captain Smart emphasized that his apology was not politically motivated but a moral decision, driven by self-reflection. He urged journalists to speak truth to power with respect, noting, “Leadership deserves criticism, yes, but not insults.”
Concluding his statement, he called on both NDC and NPP leaders to prioritize the welfare of the people over party politics. “Ghana is bigger than any political party. Whether NDC or NPP, if you can’t fix the system, step aside and let competent people lead,” he said.