Must Everything Be About Your Family? – Angry Tweeps Bash Akufo-Addo Over Plans to Rename Legon After His Uncle, J.B Danquah

Ghanaian social media users have descended on President Akufo-Addo after announcing plans to rename the University of Ghana after his uncle, J.B Danquah.

The President has caused quite the stir in a video going viral online.

During an event, he revealed that renaming the University of Ghana, Legon, after J.B Danquah is a possibility.

The President said that is a way to honour the achievements and legacy of J.B Danquah, who was one of the Founding Fathers of Ghana and Akufo-Addo’s grand uncle.

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His comments have sparked anger online as netizens bash him for being only interested in enriching his family instead of ruling the country properly.

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One Twitter user said in reaction to the President’s revelation: “Nana Addo kraa what he dey want ??…I thought J.E Casely Hayford is credited with pioneering the vision for UG….why must everything be about his Family…he should change Ghana’s name also yabr3 no,”

Another Twitter user said: “This guy has nothing better to do??? What crime did Ghanaians commit to be facing all these??? Awww,”

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A third fan added: “Shameless,”

Another one said: “Massa if you want to honour your uncle then build a new University and put his name on it. Stop these changing of names just to make your family relevant in the Ghanaian political history. Yes they played their part in Ghanaian politics but must everything be named after them.Arh,”

Possibly the best riposte belonged to ‘Sey Banku’ who said: “He should change his name to J.B Danquah to honour his memory and legacy. That would be great,”

Source: GhanaCelebrities.Com