I want you to forgive us for staying away from our home for so long - Samia Nkrumah tells Nkroful
She apologised to the people of Nkroful for what she described as the family’s long absence from their “home.”
The family of Ghana's first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, returned to Nkroful with a renewed commitment to supporting efforts to preserve and promote the former President's ideals among Ghana's younger generation. Samia Yaba Nkrumah, the daughter of the President, expressed regret for the family's prolonged absence from their ancestral home, apologising to the people of Nkroful.
She revealed that witnessing her father's traumatic experiences, including surviving assassination attempts, deeply affected the family. However, the family has now decided to return and contribute to Ghana's development, unity, and progress. Samia also introduced three of Osagyefo's grandchildren, describing their presence as a source of pride for the family.
She emphasized the family's return was not merely about honoring Nkrumah as a historical figure but about recognizing his ideas and ensuring they continue to inspire future generations. Samia challenged negative narratives surrounding the 1966 overthrow of her father's government, recalling the destruction of Nkrumah's statue following the coup and rejecting claims that Ghanaians universally welcomed his overthrow.
She expressed appreciation for efforts to document a more accurate account of Nkrumah's life and legacy. The family's return to Nkroful was aimed at reconnecting young Ghanaians and Africans with Nkrumah's philosophy and Pan-African vision, ensuring his ideas and legacy remain relevant.
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- Samia to Ghanaians: Forgive Nkrumah’s family thechronicle.com.gh
