We don’t need to be petty; let's rise above that and try to understand history – Sekou Nkrumah

Sekou Nkrumah, son of the former president Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has called on the president and the government to stop the pettiness about who founded Ghana.

According to him, the president is still living in the emotions of the past and is unable to let go of what happened in the past.

Speaking in an interview with 3news.com, he said that although others played a critical role in the fight to attain independence, it was Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who led the country to independence.

 “We all agree that Nkrumah led Ghana to independence. People would argue that others struggled with him. But the point is that he captured power.

"The president is still living in the emotions of the past and is still unable to let go of what happened in the past. We all agree that Nkrumah led Ghana to independence. People would argue that others struggled with him. But the point is that he captured power. He led us to independence. So, let’s not take that away from him. The big six, whose contribution cannot be disputed, were unfortunate. Three of the big six and two actually died under Nkrumah.

"We all accept the contribution that the others made. And actually, they even invited him to become the General Secretary of the UGCC. But at the same time, we don’t need to be petty. I think we should all rise above that and try to understand our history and history is for all of us as  Ghanaians," he explained.

On August 3, 2024, Akufo-Addo, during his address to the nation on Founder’s Day, disputed the fact that it was only Dr. Kwame Nkrumah who led the country’s independence fight.

“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.

His comments continue to spark debate, with many criticizing him for attempting to distort Ghana’s history.

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