‘Forgive us for staying away’ — Samia Nkrumah leads family back to Nkroful, pledges to preserve Nkrumah’s legacy
The family of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, has returned to Nkroful with a renewed commitment to preserving his legacy and reconnecting younger generations with his ideas. The family, led by Nkrumah’s daughter, Samia Yaba Nkrumah, attended the 2026 NkrumahFest in Nkroful in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. For Samia, the return marked more than a ceremonial…
The family of Ghana's first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, returned to their ancestral home of Nkroful to attend the 2026 NkrumahFest. Led by Nkrumah's daughter, Samia Yaba Nkrumah, the family's visit came after a long absence due to the emotional toll of their father's political life, which included assassination attempts and harm to Samia herself.
Samia apologized to the people of Nkroful for the family's absence, explaining that witnessing her father's experiences had left them traumatized. However, the family now intends to contribute to Ghana's progress, unity, and development. Samia emphasized the importance of preserving her father's legacy and ideas, challenging negative narratives surrounding the 1966 overthrow of his government and recognizing the new Nkrumah statue unveiled in Sunyani as a sign of rising interest in his ideas.
The family pledged continued support for NkrumahFest, aiming to reconnect younger generations with Nkrumah's philosophy and Pan-African vision.
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