Statement by the United Group of Nkrumahist of North America, Washington, DC

We, the members of the United Group of North America, have learned, with great satisfaction, the decision of the three Nkrumahist Political Parties in Ghana (namely, the Covention People's Party, the People's National Convention, and the National Reform Party) to work towards unity.

It should be obvious to all Ghanains at home and abroad that the vision the founder of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, had for our nation can only be accomplished by a political party with a progressive orientation. As presently constituted, the various Nkrumahists parties by themselves will have difficulties capturing the support of the broad masses of Ghanaians. That is why we are encouraged by the decision of the three parties to foster a sense of unity among them. A united Nkrumahist Party is what Ghana needs for an effective economic, political, and social take off in the 21st. Century.

As we congratulate the leadership of the three parties for their bold initiative, we urge them to proceed with great dispatch towards unification. We stand ready to support this effort with all our might and will. Long live the Solidarity of all Nkrumahists.

Prof. Yakubu Saaka (For the Executive Council)

*The United Group of North America comprises of Ghanaians of the Nkrumahist political persuasion living in North America. This organization was established because of the need to have the various Nkrumahist factions to unite in order to better serve Ghana and Africa. Prof. Yakubu Saaka, former MP and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister in the Third Republic is a leading member of the organization.

We, the members of the United Group of North America, have learned, with great satisfaction, the decision of the three Nkrumahist Political Parties in Ghana (namely, the Covention People's Party, the People's National Convention, and the National Reform Party) to work towards unity.

It should be obvious to all Ghanains at home and abroad that the vision the founder of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, had for our nation can only be accomplished by a political party with a progressive orientation. As presently constituted, the various Nkrumahists parties by themselves will have difficulties capturing the support of the broad masses of Ghanaians. That is why we are encouraged by the decision of the three parties to foster a sense of unity among them. A united Nkrumahist Party is what Ghana needs for an effective economic, political, and social take off in the 21st. Century.

As we congratulate the leadership of the three parties for their bold initiative, we urge them to proceed with great dispatch towards unification. We stand ready to support this effort with all our might and will. Long live the Solidarity of all Nkrumahists.

Prof. Yakubu Saaka (For the Executive Council)

*The United Group of North America comprises of Ghanaians of the Nkrumahist political persuasion living in North America. This organization was established because of the need to have the various Nkrumahist factions to unite in order to better serve Ghana and Africa. Prof. Yakubu Saaka, former MP and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister in the Third Republic is a leading member of the organization.