Former head of the Political Science Department at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Richard Amoako Baah, has criticized Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, for his recent statements comparing the legacies of President Akufo-Addo and Ghana's first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.During his unveiling event in Kumasi on July 9, 2024, NAPO claimed that President Akufo-Addo had outshone Dr.

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Nkrumah in terms of achievements. "Since independence in 1957, we've not had any president who has helped Ghana like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. From 1957 till today, you can bring your Kwame Nkrumah... no president has protected Ghana and moved the country forward like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo."Dr. Amoako Baah condemned these remarks, labeling them disrespectful and lacking factual basis.In an interview on Onua FM on July 11, 2024, Dr.

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Amoako Baah stressed that even President Akufo-Addo himself would disagree with NAPO's assertion, stating, "Anybody who says that what NAPO said is good is a liar because this is called an unforced error"."It is a flawed judgment. You have become a minister for eight years to gain experience, so you can thank Nana Akufo-Addo for allowing you to serve and gain experience.

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"But you can't say he has performed better than Nkrumah because of what he did for you. Even Akufo-Addo himself won't agree with what you are saying. He will never agree that he has performed better than Nkrumah".Dr. Baah expressed frustration over the country's current economic challenges, criticizing NAPO for diverting attention away from pressing issues with unfounded comparisons.

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He pointedly remarked, "Instead of addressing how to solve our problems, NAPO is engaging in baseless claims. His statement simply does not hold true."Meanwhile, NAPO has issued an apology for his comments comparing the achievements of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah to those of President Akufo-Addo, clarifying that his remarks were personal opinions and expressing regret for any discomfort caused.

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"The country is drowning in debt, and you are there saying this nonsense. Talk about how you will solve problems; that is what we want to hear about; what he is saying is not true, so he shouldn't have said it. Does he have eyes different from what I have and those of Ghanaians?" he said."If he has done well, why is the country suffering? He should explain.

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Does he live in a different country? Best president, and they have stolen all the money, best president, and we are suffering," he added.NAPO's remarks have triggered widespread criticism, prompting calls from the Convention People's Party (CPP) for his resignation due to the controversy they have ignited.

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