Kwame Asare Obeng, known as A Plus, criticized former President Nana Akufo-Addo for his previous display of power and how significantly his status has changed since leaving office. In a Facebook post, he emphasized the fleeting nature of power, detailing how the former president once had a special chair transported, yet now sits on a regular chair and greets the Vice President respectfully, contrasting his former demands of chiefs.
Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A Plus, has publicly criticized former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo regarding his former exercise of power and subsequent losses in status. In a Facebook statement dated March 7, 2025, A Plus underscored the fleeting nature of power, noting that it is not eternal and often leads to unexpected changes in one’s circumstances.
In his remarks, A Plus referenced the former president’s tenure, during which he utilized an official Toyota Land Cruiser specifically for transporting his special chair. Contrarily, A Plus observed that at the Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebrations on March 6, 2025, the former president was seen sitting on a conventional chair, devoid of any special accommodations.
Furthermore, A Plus drew attention to the notable contrast in behavior exhibited by the former president. He stood to greet the current Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, which starkly contrasts his earlier behavior where he mandated chiefs to stand in his presence. The commentary continued with A Plus emphasizing, “Life has a way of humbling us. Power is not permanent. Tomorrow always comes! Next time you’ll sit on a kitchen stool!”
This statement by A Plus recalls controversial moments from the former president’s tenure, when he faced critiques from opposition parties regarding the excessive transportation of his special chair in a V8 vehicle and his insistence that chiefs stand prior to greeting him during official functions.
Remarkably, at the recent Independence Day celebration held at the Jubilee House, the former president abandoned this pompous display, opting for a standard seating arrangement, thus showcasing the significant shift in his circumstances from his time in office to the present.
In conclusion, A Plus’s remarks serve to highlight the transient nature of political power and the subsequent humility that often accompanies its loss. His observations about the former president’s previous behavior versus his current situation provide a stark commentary on how authority can diminish in time. The events underline that humility can emerge as a result of one’s experiences and position changes over time.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
