President Akufo-Addo has upset some Ghanaians with a recent statement he made during a meeting held with NPP communicators who recently called on him at the Jubilee House.

The President remarked that he had only one vote and will cast it for the candidate who will be able to win the election.

Tweeting some photos from the meeting on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, he noted that: “I have just one vote, the same as any polling station executive anywhere in the country, and I will cast that vote for an aspirant who, I believe, can best unite the Party, and, above all, who can win the presidential election of 7th December 2024, and inflict a third successive defeat on the perennial NDC Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama.”

His statement has sparked discontent among some Ghanaians who perceive the remarks as unpatriotic.

One tweep identified as Kelvin Ashong accused the president of putting his party first before Ghana, following the remarks.

"And above all, who can win the Presidential election of 7th December 2024"?.....this means you're not thinking about Ghana. All you're concerned about is your npp party. You just exposed yourself that you never loved this country for even one second. You're not a patriotic citizen ngl. Just deceiving Ghanaians a doing everything with self interest. Sad for mother Ghana. Your forefathers are not happy atm. Bad bad,” he said.

“You're also telling Ghanaians that because you want npp party to win power at all costs, you're ready to support the candidate who'll help with that even if he's incompetent or incapable, and even if there's a candidate within the party who's miles better than your candidate, you'll still pick your 'friend'. Sad thing is you ruled Ghanaians for almost 8 years with this mentality. Pathetic,” he added.

“That is why he has broken grounds for a new housing project while there is an uncompleted project of the same kind,” another tweep said.