The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has criticized President Akufo-Addo’s recent remarks questioning the singular credit often given to Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, as the nation’s founder.

During a Founders’ Day speech, President Akufo-Addo expressed his disagreement with the idea that Dr. Nkrumah should be credited alone for Ghana’s independence. He emphasized that the struggle for the nation’s freedom was a collective endeavor, involving many contributors.

This statement has ignited a social media debate, with the CPP firmly opposing the President’s comments. In their response, the CPP labeled Akufo-Addo’s statements as an “unfortunate gaffe” and suggested that he should have been more thoughtful with his language on a day dedicated to honoring the nation’s founder.

The CPP also pointed out that as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) nears the end of its term, it would be more beneficial for them to focus on leaving a positive legacy rather than undermining the reputation of a respected leader. “To dismiss The Osagyefo as the founder of Ghana based on the argument that the fight for freedom was a collective effort is indeed an unfortunate mistake,” the CPP statement read. They also criticized the NPP for a pattern of inaccuracies, referencing a recent slip where Akufo-Addo mistakenly referred to former President John Dramani Mahama as his vice.

The CPP reaffirmed that the world recognizes Dr. Nkrumah as the founder of Ghana, who named the country after the ancient Ghana Empire on the eve of independence on March 6, 1957. They contrasted this with the efforts of earlier figures from the NPP’s political ancestors, such as Dr. J.B. Danquah, who opposed Ghana’s path to independence.

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