President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the legacy of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, as the country marks Founder’s Day.
In a message shared on Facebook on Monday, September 21, President Mahama described Nkrumah as a visionary whose pursuit of liberty, Pan-African unity and self-reliance helped position Ghana as a beacon of hope on the global stage.
He said Nkrumah’s legacy should continue to inspire Ghanaians to contribute to the country’s development and support the Resetting Ghana Agenda.
“Today is our Founder’s Day, another opportunity for us to pause as a people and honour the immortal legacy of our nation’s founder, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah,” he wrote.
“He was a visionary whose relentless pursuit of liberty, Pan-African unity, and self-reliance placed Ghana as a beacon of hope on the global stage. His bold declaration that “the black man is capable of managing his own affairs” remains the bedrock of our national pride.”
President Mahama said the work of nation-building remains unfinished and called on Ghanaians at home and abroad to draw strength from Nkrumah’s vision.
“Let us draw strength from Osagyefo’s vision and contribute in our own way to attaining the Resetting Ghana Agenda. I charge us all to rise above division, embrace selfless patriotism, and work tirelessly toward economic freedom and social justice,” he said.
He further stressed the responsibility of the current generation to build on Ghana’s political independence.
“Just as Nkrumah fought for our political independence, we have a collective duty today to build a prosperous, equitable, and resilient Ghana,” he stated.
President Mahama concluded his message by wishing Ghanaians a happy Founder’s Day and calling for continued commitment to national development.
“Happy Founder’s Day to you all!”
Founder’s Day is observed on September 21 to commemorate the birthday of Kwame Nkrumah, who was born on September 21, 1909.
Nkrumah became Ghana’s first Prime Minister and later its first President, and played a central role in the country’s independence struggle and the Pan-African movement.
