A prominent Senior Citizen and member of the 1978 Constitution Drafting Commission, Ing. Ebo Aggrey-Mensah, recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate about the founding of Ghana during an interview on Atinka TV’s Morning Show, hosted by Bernard Lav.
His comments come in the wake of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s remarks about the founding of Ghana, which have stirred public discourse.
Aggrey-Mensah, who also served as the former Director-General of the Ghana Posts and Telecommunications Corporation, made a compelling case for recognizing Dr. Kwame Nkrumah as the singular founder of Ghana. “A founder is a founder. Like in football, the founder is somebody who shoots and scores the goal. That doesn’t mean others didn’t play a part. Nkrumah was the one who scored the goal,” he stated emphatically.
He continued, “Who on the podium declared our independence? It is Nkrumah. Fact is fact and you can’t do anything about it. It’s about envy, from my view.”
Aggrey-Mensah’s stance aligns with a historical perspective that places Nkrumah at the forefront of Ghana’s independence movement. His analogy likening Nkrumah’s role to that of a goal-scorer in football underscores the pivotal moment when Nkrumah declared Ghana’s independence on March 6, 1957.
In a broader context, Aggrey-Mensah emphasized the need for unity and inclusivity in Ghana’s governance.
“It’s about time to advocate for all-inclusive government where all Ghanaians can come together and build the nation. Union Government is the way to go,” he asserted.
This call for a Union Government suggests a system where diverse political ideologies and groups collaborate to foster national development, transcending partisan divides.
President Akufo-Addo’s recent comments, which implied a multi-faceted founding of Ghana involving several key figures, have sparked debate and differing interpretations of the nation’s history. Aggrey-Mensah’s response highlights the enduring importance of recognizing individual contributions while advocating for a unified approach to governance.
As the nation reflects on its history and looks towards the future, the dialogue between historical acknowledgment and contemporary governance continues to be of paramount importance. Aggrey-Mensah’s insights contribute to this ongoing discussion, urging Ghanaians to embrace both the legacy of their independence and the potential of a united, inclusive political landscape.
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