The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has paid tribute to Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, on the 58th anniversary of his overthrow.
This was carried in a press statement issued in Accra and signed by Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the NDC, who stated that the party joined the nation in commemorating the fateful day, which marked the first coup d’état in Ghana’s history.
The statement noted that President Nkrumah, was forcefully removed from office on February 24, 1966, a day that is still regarded as Ghana’s day of shame. This act of treachery disrupted Nkrumah’s transformative vision for the accelerated development and industrialization of the country.
It further stated that the coup, which was orchestrated by security personnel and supported by foreign powers, was followed by a deliberate campaign by the Danquah-Busia-Dombo tradition to erase Nkrumah’s memory and undermine his accomplishments.
However, despite these efforts to rewrite history, the memory and legacy of Kwame Nkrumah continue to thrive.
The NDC emphasized the need for Ghanaians to reject such acts of treachery, which set the nation back and impede progress and urged the citizens to stand against those who seek to revise history for their selfish interests, rather than working towards democracy and the betterment of the nation.
The statement said, the NDC, reaffirmed that Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s impact and influence will never fade away, stating “Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah truly never dies.”
The statement concluded that, the NDC’s tribute to Ghana’s first President serves as a reminder of his enduring legacy and the importance of preserving the country’s history for future generations.
