Renowned media figure Bridget Otoo has strongly criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his recent public behavior, emphasizing the importance of respectful conduct.

Otoo condemned a viral video showing the president instructing chiefs to stand up before greeting him, stating that such actions are not appropriate for someone in his position and should be denounced.

"While President Akufo-Addo deserves respect, he shouldn't command chiefs to stand up when greeting him," Otoo asserted.

In the widely circulated video, President Akufo-Addo is seen gesturing to chiefs to rise as he approaches them, sparking discussions about proper etiquette for leaders.

"A president, chosen by the nation, should not link his respect to chiefs standing up to greet him," Otoo remarked on her social media platform. "His manner of demanding respect reflects an inferiority complex resembling that of a child. It's disappointing," she added.

The incident took place at a funeral event, where a brief video captured President Akufo-Addo and his bodyguard signalling traditional leaders to stand before greeting them.

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Background

In a 12-second video, President Akufo-Addo was shown making his way to greet traditional leaders at a funeral event.

But in what should have been a routine activity, the president and one of his bodyguards were seen signalling to some of the chiefs to rise to their feet before he greeted them.

In the video, when the president reached one particular chief, who was also seated, he gesticulated at him and then, as if to communicate something to him, pointed at himself and then again hand-gestured to the traditional leader to rise to his feet.

The action has been met with public backlash.

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A president voted for by the country, has all the powers and yet somehow this short man thinks his respect is tied to chiefs standing to greet him. The way he commands, demands and orders respect shows a child with inferiority complex. what a sad little man.— Bee (@Bridget_Otoo) April 30, 2024