GHANA REINSTATES FOUNDER'S DAY TO HONOUR DR. KWAME NKRUMAH'S ENSURING LEGACY


 Written by Raphael Ghartey (3news)

Anani Racheal Dzidedi 

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ACCRA, GHANA – In a move celebrated by historians and advocates for historical accuracy, the Ghanaian government has officially reinstated "Founder's Day" to its original date of September 21st. This executive action, signed into effect by President John Dramani Mahama on June 26, 2025, reverses a 2019 decision that had shifted the national holiday to August 4th.

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) has issued a formal statement commending the government's decision, hailing it as a "victory for truth and historical justice." The park, dedicated to preserving the memory and ideals of Ghana's first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, emphasized the profound significance of this reversal.

September 21st marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, a figure widely recognized as the architect of Ghana's independence from colonial rule. His leadership not only steered Ghana to liberation in 1957 but also profoundly influenced the pan-African movement and the broader struggle against colonialism across the continent.

In their press release, signed by Acting Executive Director Dr. Collins Rawlings Nunyonameh, the KNMP unequivocally affirmed Nkrumah's "indisputable legacy" as "the true founder of Ghana." The statement underscored his unparalleled role in the nation's liberation, asserting that while many contributed to Ghana's political evolution, Dr. Nkrumah's contributions "remain peerless in Ghana's political history."

The KNMP further reinforced its stance by quoting former Guinean President Sekou Touré's poignant 1972 tribute to Nkrumah: "Those who attempted to humiliate him only succeeded in glorifying him." This sentiment resonates deeply with the park's mission to ensure Nkrumah's legacy is accurately portrayed and celebrated.

Beyond the immediate reinstatement, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park is urging Ghanaian lawmakers to solidify Founder's Day within the nation's legal framework. This legislative action, they argue, would serve as a crucial safeguard against "political revisionism and historical distortions" in the future, ensuring that "the legacy of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah must be preserved for posterity untainted and undiluted."

The KNMP extends an open invitation to both Ghanaian citizens and the international community to visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra. The park offers an immersive experience into Nkrumah's life, his vision for Ghana, and his lasting impact on global liberation movements.

This governmental decision to restore Founder's Day to September 21st is more than a calendar adjustment; it is a powerful affirmation of historical integrity and a renewed commitment to honoring the foundational figures who shaped Ghana's identity and trajectory. It underscores the critical importance of safeguarding historical narratives for future generations. 

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