Nkrumah’s inspiration should unite Africans despite political differences – Dr Opoku Prempeh
Former NPP Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says all Africans have much to learn from the inspiration and legacy of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, despite their political differences.
Former Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has emphasized the importance of honoring Ghana's first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, despite political differences among Africans. Speaking at Nkroful's commemoration of Nkrumah's 117th birthday, Prempeh highlighted that political disagreements should not overshadow Nkrumah's significant contributions to Ghana and the continent.
While Ghanaians may have differing views on governance, economic policies, and development, he argued that democracy allows for these debates. Prempeh stressed that some national figures, like Nkrumah, should transcend partisan politics, describing him as a generational thinker, liberation icon, and architect of Ghana's nation-building.
He emphasized Nkrumah's expansive, visionary, and Pan-African legacy, urging Ghanaians to celebrate him regardless of their political affiliations. Prempeh encouraged the nation to renew their commitment to selfless service, patriotism, national unity, and development, praising Chief Convener Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah for inviting him despite their political differences, highlighting the festival's role as a unifying celebration of shared national heritage.
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