Saddick Adams blasts Ghanaians criticising Bank of Ghana over Kofi Annan's image on new GH¢100 note

Sports journalist Saddick Adams has criticised Ghanaians who have questioned the Bank of Ghana's decision to feature the image of the late former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the newly introduced GH¢100 banknote.

Reacting to the public backlash, Saddick Adams took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to express his disappointment with what he considers a growing tendency among some Ghanaians to measure people's contributions to society solely by the money they give away or the material things they share.

According to him, this mindset has created an environment where individuals with questionable sources of wealth can easily earn public admiration by presenting themselves as philanthropists and distributing money to people.

He questioned why some people appear to place greater value on financial handouts than on the lasting contributions individuals make to society, both locally and internationally.

Saddick Adams also challenged those suggesting that Kofi Annan did nothing significant for Ghana to deserve such national recognition, arguing that the late diplomat's achievements and contributions to the international community should not be overlooked.

Kofi Annan, who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006, remains one of Ghana's most internationally recognised personalities. His work in international diplomacy, peacebuilding and humanitarian affairs earned him global recognition, including the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize, which he shared with the United Nations.

The decision to feature his image on the new GH¢100 banknote has, however, generated mixed reactions, with some Ghanaians questioning the choice while others have defended it as a fitting tribute to one of the country's most distinguished sons.