In a fiery speech, former President John Dramani Mahama lambasted President Akufo-Addo for his remarks downplaying Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s role as the founder of Ghana. Apexnewsgh reports
Mahama condemned Akufo-Addo’s comments as an attempt to distort history and rewrite the country’s past.
Speaking in Bolga East, Upper East Region, Mahama passionately argued that Nkrumah’s legacy as the sole founder of Ghana is undeniable and unshakeable. He accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of trying to manipulate history to suit their agenda.
Mahama’s comments came in response to Akufo-Addo’s rejection of Nkrumah’s status as the founder of Ghana. This controversy has reignited debate over the country’s history, particularly the significance of July 1, Republic Day, which was scrapped as a public holiday in 2019.
Mahama vowed to reinstate July 1 as a statutory holiday if elected president, a promise that resonated with the crowd.
His commitment to preserving Ghana’s history and honoring Nkrumah’s legacy has sparked hope among those who fear the country’s past is being erased.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah remains a deeply contested and emotive issue in Ghanaian politics.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
