Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Deputy Minority Leader, has credited the leadership and vision of former president Dr Kwame Nkrumah for Ghana’s independence.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo addressing Ghanaians ahead of Founders’ Day on Saturday, August 3, expressed disagreement with the idea that Ghana was founded by a single individual.
“I speak to you this evening, rejecting completely, the notion that Ghana was founded by one man. While Kwame Nkrumah’s contributions to our independence are undeniable, it is important to acknowledge for ourselves that respect that the struggle for our nation’s freedom was a collective effort spanning several generations,” the president said in his broadcast.
In an article titled “Don’t Distort Ghana’s History- Kwame Nkrumah is the founder of Modern Ghana,” Mr Armah-Kofi Buah emphasised that historical evidence clearly shows that Dr Nkrumah was at the forefront of Ghana’s fight for liberation from colonial rule, making him the leading figure of Ghana’s independence movement.
“Kwame Nkrumah was not just a participant in Ghana’s independence struggle; he was the architect and driving force behind the movement. His return from the United States in 1947, influenced by Pan-Africanism and socialism, marked the beginning of a radical approach to the fight for independence.
“Nkrumah’s founding of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) in 1949 and his slogan “Self-Government Now!” galvanized the masses and set the stage for Ghana’s liberation.”
“Nkrumah’s unique ability to mobilize the masses through strikes, protests, and demonstrations challenged colonial authority and inspired ordinary Ghanaians to demand their rights.
“His unflinching dedication to unity within the nationalist movement and his advocacy for Pan-Africanism showcased his visionary leadership and commitment to a free Africa,” he stated.
