Wednesday, December 4, 2024
spot_img

Kwami Sefa Kayi backs Akufo-Addo on Founder’s Day argument

Peace FM’s Kwami Sefa Kayi, host of Kokrokoo, has agreed with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo that no one person can be held solely responsible for Ghana’s independence and founding.

During an interview with Nana Akomea of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on his program, Kwami Sefa Kayi pointed out that President Akufo-Addo’s remarks, which minimize Kwame Nkrumah’s status as Ghana’s sole founder, are not entirely inappropriate.

Kwami Sefa Kayi, however, pointed out that it was preventable and questioned the timing and significance of President Akufo-Addo’s speech.

 

Kwami Sefa Kayi answered “correct” when Nana Akomea questioned him about whether President Akufo-Addo had made a statement of fact.

 

But he asserts that despite his laudatory remarks on Kwame Nkrumah in his statement, President Akufo-Addo could have avoided what he described as ‘communication damage’ by not introducing the element of Founders’ Day.

 

“Knowing the debate it generates, why did he have to bring up the sole founder’s argument after praising him? It is like the discharge of a lizard. It is all white with a bit of black at the end. No one is talking about the positive thing he said. From a communications perspective, do you realize the damage he has done? What would have happened had he not said it?” he said.

 

Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has defended his decision to institute Founders’ Day, maintaining it would be a historical distortion to position Kwame Nkrumah as the sole founder of Ghana.

Speaking on the matter at the senior citizens’ luncheon at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo noted, “I know that there are some who question the ceremony—that is, August 4th as Founders’ Day—because they believe that we were all asleep in Ghana until the arrival of Kwame Nkrumah and the CPP.”

 

“I have already stated my views on that several times, including in my speech last Saturday evening. I don’t intend to go over that matter again,” he said.

 

In a video to mark August 4, 2024, as Founders Day, Nana Addo highlighted the pivotal roles played by all group members.

The Big Six, comprising Kwame Nkrumah, J.B. Danquah, Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey, Ebenezer Ako-Adjei, Edward Akufo-Addo, and William Ofori Atta, were instrumental in the country’s journey to independence.

 

He noted that, while Nkrumah’s leadership and vision were critical, the efforts of his colleagues should not be overshadowed.

Randy Osei Akoto
Randy Osei Akoto
A content creator, writer, blogger and digital marketer currently the Editor and writer at 2Rvisionnews.com. Believes in hard work and keeps up with latest trending stories making rounds across the globe in all aspects, from politics, sports, entertainment, health, business etc.

Related Articles

POLITICS

NDC to petition Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

The National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, says the party would petition Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over allegations that the...

sports

Kurt Okraku “scams” division one clubs with old buses

The GFA president, Kurt Okraku, is under fire for delivering buses to nine clubs that placed first to third in last season's Division One...
- Advertisement -spot_img

ENTERTAINMENT

‘I’m deeply sorry’ – Lil Win apologizes to Martha Ankomah for defamatory remarks

Actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has finally expressed regret to actress Martha Ankomah for making disparaging statements about her. You may remember...

LIFESTYLE

Angry neighbours drag a rooster to court; here is why

The owners of Ricco, a Bantam rooster from Bourgoin-Jallieu in France's Isère region, are scheduled to appear in court following a neighbor's complaint about...

SEFWI TODAY

Meet Richard Nkrumah Duncan as He Receives Award and Honour by TV3 Talented Kids Season 14, MFC Dance Camp

Mr. Richard Duncan Nkrumah, CEO of Duncan IT Solutions Services and Smart Auto-parts has been honored with an award from MFC Dance Camp, a...

TECH

A Digital Media Startup Growing Up With Millennial Women

Intro text we refine our methods of responsive web design, we’ve increasingly focused on measure and its relationship to how people read. Strech lining hemline...
Verified by MonsterInsights