According to GhanaWeb, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, known as A Plus, recently criticized a former president, widely understood to be Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, regarding his alleged misuse of power and the shift in his status since leaving office.
In a Facebook update on March 7, 2025, A Plus reminded the public about the fleeting nature of authority, stating that nothing endures indefinitely.
He reflected on the former president’s time in office, noting that he had a dedicated Toyota Land Cruiser specifically for transporting a special chair.
A Plus pointed out that, at the recent 68th Independence Day celebration on March 6, 2025, the former leader was seen sitting on a regular chair, lacking any special provisions.
He further claimed that the former president stood to acknowledge the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, contrasting this behavior with his previous insistence that chiefs should stand in his presence.
A Plus remarked on the irony of the situation, highlighting how life has a way of bringing humility.
He said: “Not long ago, a certain man moved around with an official Toyota Land Cruiser, specially designated to carry his special chair. He believed his position was so mighty that even chiefs had to stand up to greet him.
“Fast forward a few months, the same man was spotted at Ghana’s 68th Independence Celebration, this time, sitting on an ordinary chair. And when the Vice President, a woman, arrived, he stood up to greet her.”
He emphasized that power is temporary and that circumstances can change unexpectedly.
It’s worth noting that former President Akufo-Addo faced criticism during his administration for allegedly having his ceremonial chair transported in a V8 vehicle and for instructing certain chiefs to stand when greeting him at formal occasions.
However, at the recent Independence Day event at the Jubilee House, he was observed sitting on a standard chair.