The difference between Kufuor and Akufo-Addo is huge in constitutional respect – Ansa-Asare

Renowned Ghanaian legal mind and civic commentator, Ansa-Asare, has expressed strong concerns about the state of governance and constitutional respect in Ghana.

Speaking on the KSM Show hosted by Kwaku Sintim Misa and monitored by MyNewsGh, he compared the leadership styles of former President John Agyekum Kufuor and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, highlighting a “huge” difference in their approach to governance.

“In terms of respect for the constitution, in terms of respect for good governance, in terms of respect for combatting corruption, the difference is huge,” he said.

According to him, President Akufo-Addo does not demonstrate a willingness to listen to critique.

“If you know Nando very well, he doesn’t have a listening ear, and therefore you can say whatever you want to say. It will be like pouring water on stone.”

Ansa-Asare emphasized that his assessment is not rooted in political bias. He noted that he once joked about missing an opportunity to become a minister despite his long-standing affiliation with the tradition that produced Kufuor.

“I could have become a minister,” he recounted, referring to the period after the 2000 elections. Yet, his loyalty to Ghana as a nation supersedes partisan allegiance.

“My civic obligation to mother Ghana is to make Ghana a better place,” he stated.

“To him, holding leaders accountable is fundamental to national progress, regardless of which political party is in power.