A former staffer at the presidency, Samuel Bryan Buabeng, has suggested that internal dynamics within government played a significant role in the challenges faced by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during his time in office.
According to Mr Buabeng, the former president’s leadership was weakened by individuals who were empowered despite lacking genuine commitment to both his vision and the national interest. He argued that some officials who rose to influential positions neither acted in the best interest of Ghana nor demonstrated loyalty to the president who entrusted them with authority.
Mr Buabeng further claimed that individuals who genuinely had the country’s welfare and the president’s success at heart were often marginalised within the administration, a situation he believes affected governance outcomes.
Reflecting on the post-presidency period, the former presidential staffer said Mr Akufo-Addo has since gained valuable lessons from his time in office—lessons he believes will remain with him long after leaving power.
“President Akufo-Addo’s only sin was empowering ingrates and those who never had his or Ghana’s interests at heart, while unknowingly sidelining those who truly did. History will judge,” Mr Buabeng stated.
The comments add to ongoing public debate about leadership, loyalty, and internal decision-making within past administrations, as political actors and analysts continue to assess the legacy of former President Akufo-Addo’s tenure.
