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President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the vision and legacy of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, as the country marks Founder’s Day.
In a message shared on social media on Monday, September 21, 2026, President Mahama said the occasion provides an opportunity for Ghanaians at home and abroad to reflect on Dr Nkrumah’s role in Ghana’s independence struggle and his wider vision for Africa.
He said Nkrumah’s commitment to liberty, Pan-African unity and self-reliance helped establish Ghana as a symbol of hope and possibility on the global stage.
According to President Mahama, Nkrumah’s belief in the ability of Africans to determine and manage their own affairs remains central to Ghana’s national identity and aspirations.
“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 described Nkrumah as a visionary whose pursuit of liberty, Pan-African unity and self-reliance positioned Ghana as a beacon of hope internationally.
President Mahama, however, said the commemoration should extend beyond celebrating Nkrumah’s achievements and serve as a reminder of the responsibilities that remain in Ghana’s nation-building efforts.
He noted that although Ghana achieved political independence under Nkrumah’s leadership, the broader task of building a prosperous and equitable society remains unfinished.
“As we celebrate his unparalleled legacy today, I remind every Ghanaian at home and in the diaspora that the work of nation-building is not complete.”
The President urged citizens to apply Nkrumah’s ideals to present-day efforts to transform the country, calling for greater patriotism, unity and commitment to economic freedom and social justice.
He also linked Nkrumah’s struggle for political independence to Ghana’s current pursuit of economic and social development.
“Just as Nkrumah fought for our political independence, we have a collective duty today to build a prosperous, equitable, and resilient Ghana.”