Nkrumah’s legacy must be measured by action, not ceremonies – Armah-Kofi Buah

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has urged Ghanaians and Africans to move beyond ceremonial remembrance of Kwame Nkrumah and translate his ideals of self-determination, Pan-Africanism, and self-reliance into concrete action. Speaking at the 2026 NkrumahFest at Nkroful, Buah stated that the 117th anniversary of Nkrumah’s birth should serve as a moment of reflection on whether Ghana and Africa are building the societies envisioned by the country’s first President.

He emphasized that Nkrumah’s legacy should be assessed through the institutions and infrastructure that continue to serve Ghana decades after his death, such as the Akosombo Dam, Tema Harbour, Adomi Bridge, the universities, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Bank of Ghana, and State Housing Corporation. Buah stressed that Nkrumah’s major projects were conceived with future generations in mind rather than immediate political interests.

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