Ghana’s founder and former president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has become the fulcrum of public discussions in the last 72 hours, following the Founders’ Day celebration.
Netizens have revisited history to familiarize themselves with the legacy and contributions of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, especially towards economic development in the country and across borders.
This comes in the wake of a state address on August 4 by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to commemorate Founders’ Day celebration.
His remarks sparked wild debates and controversies among the public over who the founding father of the country was.
Additionally, the contributions and roles played by the other members of the Big Six, namely Edward Akufo-Addo, Ako Adjei, J.B Danquah, Emmanuel Obetsebi Lamptey and William Ofori Atta, have come into question.
According to netizens, Nkrumah is the solely recognized founding father of Ghana; thus, any attempts by some individuals to erase his legacies and undermine his achievements will not be accepted.
Here are some of the tweets regarding Dr. Kwame Nkrumah on X today:
Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah the unique founder of Ghana 🇬🇭 and one of the greatest leader Africa had. He is an icon that must be respected and celebrated. He is Ghana best president ever pic.twitter.com/sUHFTPTglh
— Blackashantiwarrior (@Blackashanti0) August 7, 2024
I guess you now know why the 2 cedis note is no more in circulation. Dr Nkrumah is still tormenting his haters even in his grave. They can't wipe out his name. pic.twitter.com/Jzr8e9N23R
— Ganyo (@therealganyo) August 7, 2024
Just look at that! But these people paaa?
— 50 PESEWAS‼️🤴🏾🙌🏾 (@Vibes_kobby) August 7, 2024
Hmmm. Our Nkrumah is still relevant so no yawa😁 https://t.co/SpRWbo9Cd7
Even the world 🌎 recognizes and celebrates DR Kwame Nkrumah. No one can ever delete from our minds and heart what we have learnt about you. Your legacy still lives on, your projects and policies are still visible and are in use today. 6 months roads constructed are fading away. pic.twitter.com/LeJv727CdL
— Darko Frank Junior (@DarkoFrankJuni) August 7, 2024
As I said before, we've always shown the African Diaspora love.
— Tyrone Polk - Freedmen 🇺🇸 (@emeraldtyny27) August 7, 2024
Nkrumah took what he learned from being around us, then went back to his country "to better serve his fellow man." https://t.co/V5ThB1Iepw pic.twitter.com/DxEp0BiBWh
MAG/AE
