"Accra is choked": Kevin Taylor blasts Despite for not locating museum in Kumasi

Kevin Taylor Criticizes Osei Kwame Despite for Museum Location

Kevin Taylor, a US-based Ghanaian political commentator, has criticized the opening of an automobile museum in Accra. On his show, *With All Due Respect*, he argued that Dr. Osei Kwame Despite should have built it in Kumasi.

Taylor's comments received mixed reactions from Ghanaians. Some agreed with him, while others defended Despite's choice. He emphasized that Accra is congested and development should benefit other regions.

Taylor pointed out that Despite is an Ashanti native. He believes the museum could have boosted Kumasi’s development and honored the Ashanti Kingdom. "Kwame Despite is an Asante, yet he came to Accra to build a car museum?" he questioned.

He urged more development in Kumasi and the Ashanti Region. "Accra is choked; let's take more development to Kumasi," he said.

Additionally, Taylor claimed that locating the museum in Accra made Otumfuo Osei Tutu II appear as a messenger. He suggested such projects should be launched in their home region of Kumasi instead.

Dr. Osei Kwame Despite opened his automobile museum on June 1, 2025, in Accra. The launch was attended by many prominent figures, including the Asantehene.

Notable attendees included businessman Ibrahim Mahama and former President John Agyekum Kufuor. Other celebrities present were actress Jackie Appiah and rapper Sarkodie.

Reactions to Taylor's critique varied among Ghanaians online. Some supported his views while others disagreed with him.

One commenter stated, "I agree with what he said." Another remarked that most of Despite’s wealth is concentrated in Accra.

Some critics questioned what Kumasi would do with the facility if built there. Others suggested that Taylor should also invest in Kumasi if he cares about its development.

In a previous segment, Kevin Taylor called on President John Dramani Mahama to halt the cedi's appreciation against the dollar. He praised efforts to reduce currency exchange rates but warned against excessive appreciation affecting Ghanaians abroad.