MSDA President calls for national political heritage centre in Saltpond
The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA) has called for the establishment of a National Political History and Heritage Centre in Saltpond to preserve Ghana’s political and nationalist heritage. The Alliance’s President, Ernest De-Graft Egyir, said the proposed centre should serve not merely as a museum but as a hub for learning, research, civic education and heritage […]
The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA) has urged the formation of a National Political History and Heritage Centre in Saltpond. The centre should not only function as a museum but also serve as a hub for learning, research, civic education, and tourism. The call was made by Ernest De-Graft Egyir, the Alliance's President, at a Founders' Day commemoration event in Saltpond.
The proposed centre should document Ghana's evolution from colonial rule to self-government and independence, highlighting the contributions of political movements, traditional authorities, communities, and ordinary citizens. Mr Egyir emphasized that Saltpond, with its ties to historic nationalist movements and sites like Canaan Lodge, is an ideal location for preserving and interpreting the country's political history.
The alliance seeks to collaborate with various stakeholders to transform Saltpond's historical assets into sustainable tourism and economic opportunities. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, proposed a framework to preserve and develop Saltpond's historic sites as heritage tourism attractions.
He suggested developing sites such as the UGCC and CPP headquarters, Hammond Hall, Canaan Lodge, and Convention House into centers for education, tourism, and economic activity. The Chief Executive Officer of Alisad Travels, Alimatu-Sadia Yussif, announced the company's commitment to restoring Canaan Lodge, which was the site of a meeting in 1947 to discuss Ghana's future.
Restoring this facility could help position Saltpond as a tourist destination for those interested in Ghana's political history. The Paramount Chief of the Nkusukum Traditional Area, Nana Okesse Essandoh IX, urged President John Dramani Mahama to fulfill his pledge of hosting the national Founders' Day celebration in Saltpond permanently.
Doing so would bring attention to the town's historical contribution and promote its heritage as a tourism asset.
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