The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said it will use every available means to repel moves by President Akufo-Addo to alter the historical records of the country.
According to General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, it is an established fact that Dr. Kwame Nkrumah fought for the Independence of Ghana and not the President’s father, Edward Akufo-Addo or his grandfather, J.B Danquah as “he wants all of us to believe”.
President Akufo-Addo has come under a barrage of attacks after he revealed plans to present a legislation before Parliament to set aside August 4 as a day to celebrate Ghana's founders, including 'The Big Six', ditching September 21, the original date.
The Big Six were six leaders of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), the leading political party in the British colony of the Gold Coast. They were detained by the colonial authorities in 1948 following disturbances leading to the killing of three World War II veterans. They are pictured on the front of the Ghana cedi notes.
Ebenezer Ako-Adjei – founding member of the UGCC; Edward Akufo-Addo – founding member of the UGCC and subsequently Chief Justice of Ghana and president of Ghana and Joseph Boakye Danquah – founding member of the UGCC. The rest are Kwame Nkrumah – Prime Minister of Ghana and first president of Ghana; Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey – founding member of the UGCC and William Ofori Atta – founding member of the UGCC.
The President prefers September 21, which is the birthday of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, be observed with a holiday in his memory.
The Conventions People’s Party (CPP) founded by Dr. Nkrumah, has kicked against the move describing the proposals as lame.
Speaking on Adom FM Tuesday, September 19, 2017, Johnson Asiedu Nketia known in political circles as ‘General Mosquito’ described the proposals as “a waste of time”.
He said the NDC, which believes in the ideals and principles of Dr. Nkrumah, will vehemently resist any attempt by President Akufo-Addo to change Ghana’s history suggesting, the government should hold a funeral in honour of his ancestry. “We won’t allow Akufo-Addo to change our history so he should organised a funeral to honour his ancestry in his hometown”.
Meanwhile, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) say they will be embarking on a solidarity march on Thursday, September 21, 2017, “to commemorate the Founder’s Day Celebration and the birthday of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the Founder and first President of the Republic of Ghana”.
Source: Daily Graphic
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If u want to see a big fooooool, look at Asiedu Nketia's foto.
Asiedu Nketia, will resist a change in history when he himself is history. He does not even belong to present day Ghana. Please revert back to history because you do not belong here.
This issue of Dr. Nkrumah being projected, praised and idolized above everyone else when we talk about our independence keeps baffling me, and I always ask whether Nkrumah worked in solo to win independence for Ghana. I'm not against Nkrumah being celebrated as a hero of our independence, but due credit and proper recognition must be given to all others who worked hard and relentlessly to give us independence, especially, the rest of the BIG. The NDC as a party must use wisdom and real historical facts when dealing with issues concerning our history, because our children must know the truth of our independence history. Asiedu Nketsia, if you were truly a teacher before joining politics, then I'm sorry to say that you are not exhibiting true wisdom and real knowledge expected of a former teacher. Put away your cheap political propaganda and let those who have the intellectual abilities and capabilities straighten things out for GHANA
Ghanaians should not go to Church with the intention to drive away any perceived satan or evil, it is right in some Ghanaians- the NDC.
Can someone please get me sasso mosquito spray? I want to spray this annoying "mosquito"
u cant do foko!
You will do what? Asiedu Nketia? What can u do apart from wear your wife's coat? Shuttt up and let us think!
So has Asiedu Nketia and his NDC become Nkrumaists betraying JJ Rawlings as the founder of their party?
Asiedu, go and wear ur wife's clothes. dont forget to take her handbag and makeup too. Stop making noise.
Mr Asiedu Nketsia no history will be changed facts are going to be facts. In the olympics race called relay or baton five people represent a country, one starts and give it to the second and unto the final person who crosses the finishing line but the medal is not given to the one who crossed the line but the whole five people receive the medals. It is simple understanding if no political hatred is attached this issue. Some people started the process and one was invited to join and took full time job because the others have to work and get money to finance the struggle.