Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Miracles Denis Aboagye, has disputed the claim that outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is arrogant.

Some Ghanaians have criticised the president and some of his officials for displaying arrogance during his second term, citing instances where he was accused of disrespecting traditional leaders and ignoring advice from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).

However, during an appearance on Newsfile on Joy News on Saturday, December 14, Mr. Aboagye argued against this view.

He described the president as a humble person, stating that if some of his responses to criticism are perceived negatively, it doesn't mean he is arrogant.

Based on his own experience, Aboagye described President Akufo-Addo as approachable and friendly, rejecting the label of arrogance.

“Akufo-Addo, by his persona and demeanour, may appear arrogant if you are watching him from afar.

But anyone who has worked with him, like the CSOs and even you, Samson, will disagree and say he is not arrogant,” he told Joy News’ Samson Lardy Anyenini on the show.

“I have worked with him as a presidential staffer, and I don’t think he is anywhere near arrogance. He is, however, a very firm person. He will say it as it is, and if he has a disagreement with you, he will express it directly. Such interactions can sometimes misrepresent who he really is.”

He emphasised, “These are individual perspectives, so Akufo-Addo is not arrogant.”

When discussing whether his alleged arrogance contributed to the NPP’s defeat in the election, Mr Aboagye expressed disbelief. He said the party would focus on reworking its approach to regain power in 2028.

“We need to work with our people to help them understand the circumstances under which their concerns and sentiments arose. Secondly, we must learn from this experience,” he said.