Nkrumah is founding father of Africa — Abeiku Santana reacts to Akufo-Addo’s claims

Media personality Abeiku Santana has reacted to President Akufo-Addo's recent assertion that Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is not the sole founder of Ghana.

In an address to the nation on Saturday, August 3 ahead of Founders' Day, President Akufo-Addo stated that he categorically rejects the idea that Nkrumah alone founded Ghana, emphasizing that many individuals contributed to the country's independence and should be recognized.

“I speak to you this evening, rejecting completely, the notion that Ghana was founded by one man.

“While Kwame Nkrumah’s contributions to our independence are undeniable, it is important to acknowledge for ourselves that respect that the struggle for our nation’s freedom was a collective effort spanning several generations,” President Akufo-Addo said.

These comments sparked widespread backlash, with many criticizing the President's attempt to wipe out Nkrumah's history.

Abeiku Santana took to X to express his disagreement, asserting that Nkrumah's significance extends beyond Ghana.

"Nkrumah is not only the founding father of Ghana but a founding father of Africa," he tweeted, highlighting Nkrumah's role in the Pan-African movement and his influence across the continent.