President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to reflect on the contribution of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah to Ghana’s independence struggle and his broader vision for Africa. In a message shared on social media on Monday, September 21, 2026, Mr Mahama said Nkrumah’s commitment to liberty, Pan-African unity, and self-reliance helped establish Ghana as a symbol of hope and possibility on the global stage.
According to President Mahama, Nkrumah’s belief in the capacity of Africans to determine and manage their own affairs remains relevant to Ghana’s national identity and aspirations. He noted that Nkrumah’s vision and legacy continue to serve as a reminder of the responsibilities that remain in Ghana’s nation-building journey. The President emphasized that while Ghana attained political independence under Nkrumah’s leadership, the broader task of building a prosperous and equitable society remained unfinished.
President Mahama urged Ghanaians to apply Nkrumah’s ideals to contemporary efforts to transform the country. He linked the former President’s pursuit of political independence to the current need to achieve economic freedom and social development. The President charged Ghanaians to rise above division, embrace selfless patriotism, and work tirelessly toward economic freedom and social justice.
The President’s message forms part of national commemorations marking Founder’s Day, which is observed on September 21. The day coincides with the birthday of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who was born on September 21, 1909. Founder’s Day provides an opportunity for Ghanaians at home and abroad to honour the immortal legacy of Ghana’s founder, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
President Mahama called for a collective effort to build a stronger and more equitable country. He emphasized that just as Nkrumah fought for Ghana’s political independence, Ghanaians have a collective duty today to build a prosperous, equitable, and resilient Ghana. The President’s message has been met with commendation from various stakeholders, who believe that Nkrumah’s vision and legacy remain relevant in contemporary Ghana.
As Ghana marks Founder’s Day, President Mahama’s message serves as a reminder of the importance of Nkrumah’s ideals in the country’s nation-building journey. The President’s call to draw inspiration from Nkrumah’s vision and legacy is expected to resonate with Ghanaians, who are urged to work together to build a better future for the country.
Key points
- President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the vision and legacy of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah on Founder’s Day.
- Nkrumah’s commitment to liberty, Pan-African unity, and self-reliance helped establish Ghana as a symbol of hope and possibility on the global stage.
- President Mahama has called for a collective effort to build a stronger and more equitable country, urging Ghanaians to apply Nkrumah’s ideals to contemporary efforts to transform the country.
