'We've strayed too far from Dr. Nkrumah's vision' – Dr. K.Y Amoako

Founder and President of the Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET), Dr. Kingsley Y. Amoako, has stated that Ghana has deviated from the vision and ideals of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the country's first president.

Speaking at the launch of the National Economic Dialogue on Monday, March 3, 2025, he emphasised the need for the country to embrace Dr. Nkrumah’s vision of self-sufficiency, industrialization, and a renewed mindset.

“This, to me, is a shift in our mindset to embrace the African personality that Kwame Nkrumah dreamt of more than 40 years ago when he said Africa needs a new type of citizen, a dedicated, modest, honest, and informed man. A man who submerges himself in the service of the nation and mankind.

"A man who abhors greed and detests vanity. A new type of man whose humility is his strength and whose integrity is his greatest asset. I am sure that if Kwame Nkrumah were with us here today, he would be saddened to see how far we have strayed from this vision,” he remarked.

Dr. Amoako acknowledged the economic challenges facing the country but remained optimistic about Ghana’s ability to realign with Dr. Nkrumah’s vision.

The National Economic Dialogue, organised by the government, aims to bring together key stakeholders, including government officials, economists, and business leaders, to deliberate on measures for resetting Ghana’s economy.

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