Accra: The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park has expressed gratitude to the Government on its bold decision to restore 'Founder's Day', September 21st, in honour of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. This was achieved through the passage of the National Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill.
According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued by Dr Collins Rawlings Nunyonameh, Acting Executive Director of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, emphasized that the decision was not only a victory for truth and historical justice but a reaffirmation of the indisputable legacy of Dr Kwame Nkrumah as the true founder of Ghana. The statement acknowledged that while others may have contributed to Ghana's political development, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah remains a pivotal figure in the country's political history.
The statement highlighted Dr Nkrumah's influence, noting his focus on 'self-governance now', which inspired not only Ghana but also the African continent to break free from colonial rule. It referenced a tribute by President Sekou Toure of Guinea in 1972, which praised Dr Nkrumah's enduring image despite attempts to undermine his legacy.
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park commended the Government for its decision, viewing it as a step towards correcting historical inaccuracies and asserting Dr Nkrumah's status as the founder of Ghana. The statement urged the Government, Parliament, and the Constitutional Review Committee to enshrine Founder's Day in law to protect it from future political and historical changes.
The statement stressed the importance of preserving Dr Nkrumah's legacy untainted for future generations. It also extended an invitation to Ghanaians, Africans, and the global community to visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra to learn about Dr Nkrumah's life, work, and legacy.
