The Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party, Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has asked Prof. Patrick Lumumba to put a stop to his open hatred for President Akufo-Addo.
The NPP Chairman popularly know as Chairman Wontumi described the attempt by Prof. Lumumba to ridicule Forbe’s decision to name President Akufo-Addo as the African of the year as confirmation that he (Lumumba) is jealous of the achievements of President Akufo-Addo.
According to Prof. Lumumba, President Akufo-Addo had started very well and oiled expectations with good rhetoric but has so far only fluttered to deceive.
But in an interview with Wontumionline, Chairman Wontumi warned Prof. Lumumba to “stop your jealousy, President Akufo-Addo is not here to prove himself to you”.
President Akufo-Addo has been adjudged African of the Year, 2021 by Forbes Africa magazine for its latest issue that was unveiled on Friday 3 December 2021.
The award which is in its fourth year, recognises Africans that have made an impact on the continent and the world stage.
The latest issue of the magazine said President Akufo-Addo has “repositioned the country in the global marketplace as one reliant on its own resources and strengths.”
In an interview with CNBC Africa, President Akufo-Addo said he was overwhelmed by the recognition given him by Forbes Africa magazine.
He said. “Thanks very much for recognizing the work that we are doing here in Ghana. For the African version of the magazine to pick me, I’m very grateful for me.”