{
  "id": 8495344,
  "title": "Honour Nkrumah by protecting Ghana’s rivers and forests – Armah-Kofi Buah urges Ghanaians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/honour-nkrumah-by-protecting-ghanas-rivers-and-forests-armah-kofi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T16:22:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/honour-nkrumah-by-protecting-ghanas-rivers-and-forests-armah-kofi-buah-urges-ghanaians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called upon Ghanaians to honor Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's legacy by safeguarding the nation's rivers and forests, as well as upholding his principles of unity and self-reliance. During the 2026 NkrumahFest in Nkroful, Mr. Buah encouraged the public to support the government's efforts against illegal mining and environmental degradation. Preserving natural resources for future generations, he argued, is a crucial aspect of honoring the revered leader, Dr. Nkrumah, and requires the same tenacity displayed during the independence struggle. The event commemorates Nkrumah's 117th birthday under the theme \"Nkrumah @117: Celebrating His Enduring Legacy – Africa Must Unite or Perish.\" Mr. Buah emphasized that the celebration should transcend mere ceremonies, serving as a means to remember Nkrumah with pride, assess Ghana and Africa's progress in realizing his vision, reaffirm the commitment to self-determination and Pan-Africanism, and inspire a new generation. He highlighted the enduring impact of Nkrumah's legacy through the institutions and projects that continue to benefit Ghanaians, such as the Akosombo Dam, Tema Harbour, Adomi Bridge, University of Ghana, University of Cape Coast, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Bank of Ghana, and State Housing Corporation. These projects, he noted, were conceived with long-term sustainability in mind rather than short-term electoral gains. Addressing the theme of Pan-Africanism, Mr. Buah questioned whether Africa has progressed sufficiently towards the political and economic integration Nkrumah envisioned. He recalled Nkrumah's conviction that Ghana's independence was incomplete without the liberation of the entire continent and his assertion that \"we face neither east nor west, we face forward.\" He pointed to the ongoing challenges in movement and border arrangements between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire as evidence that practical obstacles persist in African integration decades after independence. Mr. Buah urged young Ghanaians to view Nkrumah's legacy as a responsibility, not merely a historical chapter. He urged them to revive innovation, courage, self-reliance, and commitment to causes greater than themselves, striving to create societies where citizens prosper without being left behind and where Africa produces and constructs independently rather than relying on external assistance. The Minister also expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and the government for their support of the Nkrumah commemorations and for designating Nkrumah's birthday as Founders' Day. The annual NkrumahFest, held in Nkroful, Nkrumah's birthplace, runs for a week, featuring cultural, educational, and community activities leading up to the main celebrations.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has urged Ghanaians to honour Dr Kwame Nkrumah by protecting the country’s rivers and forests, as well as by pursuing his ideals of unity and self-reliance. Speaking at the 2026 NkrumahFest at Nkroful on Saturday, Mr Buah asked the public to support the government’s fight […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Photos: Nkrumahfest 2026 draws dignitaries as Ghana celebrates Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/photos-nkrumahfest-2026-draws-dignitaries-as-ghana-celebrates-kwame",
        "published": "2026-09-19T13:35:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Nkrumah’s contribution to Ghana's development deserves distinct recognition - Asiedu Nketiah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/nkrumahs-contribution-to-ghanas-development-deserves-distinct",
        "published": "2026-09-19T15:28:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}