A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Gomoa West in the Central Region, Alex Abban, has expressed his disagreement with President Akufo-Addo’s recent remarks questioning Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s exclusive claim as Ghana’s founder.
During his 2024 Founders’ Day speech on August 3, President Akufo-Addo argued that Ghana’s establishment was a joint effort, rather than the sole achievement of Dr. Nkrumah.
This perspective has triggered a range of responses in both political and historical circles.
In an interview with Channel One TV on August 10, Mr. Abban voiced his opposition to the President’s view that Dr. Nkrumah should not be regarded as the sole founder of Ghana.
Nonetheless, Mr. Abban conceded that many people played significant roles in Ghana’s quest for independence.
He stressed that while Dr. Nkrumah was crucial in this process, it is equally important to acknowledge the collective contributions of others in the nation’s path to freedom.
“I am in a difficult position because I cannot agree with the president. I cannot agree with him but I agree with the statements that he made that a lot of people fought for independence.”
“…So for us to think that anybody who founded the nation did not have a team of lieutenants we will be wrong but obviously when history is being written when names are being mentioned one person will stand the pride of place, will stand tall,” he insisted.