Member of Parliament for Odododiodioo, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has criticised President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, alleging that the outgoing president has no substantial legacy to his name as his tenure comes to an end.

Vanderpuye accused the president of relying on self-praise and exaggerated claims of achievements rather than delivering tangible results.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Friday, January 3, 2025, the MP remarked, “The President was consistent in one thing: praising himself when he didn’t deserve praise and also presenting figures and scenarios that were not factual.”

Vanderpuye also took aim at the President’s track record in sports development, describing it as disappointing. He argued that the sector, under President Akufo-Addo’s leadership, suffered neglect and failed to meet the expectations of Ghanaians.

The MP’s remarks come as the President delivered his final State of the Nation Address, reflecting on his administration’s performance over the past eight years.

“On the issue of sports, for example, a president who always wants to be seen as a person who is perfect and has performed excellently. In the area of sports where he has performed so poorly, how would you want him to talk about it? This is because he accepts the fact that sports is one area where he has performed so poorly.

“Youth development is also one area the government has performed so poorly. This is because in spite of all the so-called interventions; NABCO, planting for food and jobs, all indicators show that the president failed in those areas.”

The president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, presented his final State of the Nations Address in Parliament on Friday, January 3.

In his presentation, Akufo-Addo stated that serving as the President of Ghana has been the greatest honour of his life, describing it as one marked by significant challenges and triumphs.

He acknowledged that his time in office had demanded his full energy, commitment, and love for the country.