The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on Ghanaians to renew their “patriotic commitment” as Ghana celebrates Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day today, September 21, 2017.
The day is being observed as a public holiday in Ghana to recognise the role Nkrumah played in the struggle for independence.
“Today should therefore not only be a day for celebration but also for reflection and introspection on our individual contributions towards the growth and development of our motherland,” the NPP said in a statement to mark the day.
Below is the full statement:
September 21, 2017
STATEMENT BY THE NPP ON THE OCCASION OF KWAME NKRUMAH MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
Today, undoubtedly, signifies an important day in the political history of our country especially in respect of our Independence struggle. It is the day on which, one of the greatest Ghanaians of all times, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, was born. Nkrumah, as we all know, was a colossus in our Independence struggle and eventually became Ghana’s first President.
And so, as the nation commentates this important day, which has been christened, KWAME NKRUMAH MEMORIAL DAY and observed as a Public Holiday, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is pleased to join the rest of Africa and the World to wish Ghana, a happy commemorative anniversary in honour of one of the country’s founding fathers, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of blessed memory.
The party also commends His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo for designating this day solely for the remembrance of the life and enviable achievements of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and also, for proposing a legislation to Parliament to enact a law for this purpose rather than resorting to an Executive fiat which has always been the case.
Finally, the NPP wishes to use this occasion to call on Ghanaians to be inspired by the virtues and ideals of the nation’s founding fathers including the great Nkrumah and renew their patriotic commitment to our national cause. Today should therefore not only be a day for celebration but also for reflection and introspection on our individual contributions towards the growth and development of our motherland.
Once again, happy memorial day celebration to all Ghanaians and Africans for that matter.
Thank you.
…Signed…
JOHN BOADU
General Secretary (Ag)
