Mr Dickson Kyere Duah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Berekum West Constituency in the Bono Region has urged Ghanaians to re-dedicate themselves to the values of patriotism, as the nation marks Founder’s Day.
The Founder’s Day, Sunday, September 21, commemorates the birthday of Ghana’s first President, the late Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who was earlier Prime Minister and Africa’s foremost champion of continental unity and liberation of the black race.
A statement issued by the office of the MP and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani described Dr Nkrumah as a champion of “independence and unity in Africa”, saying the best honour Ghanaians could show to the late statesman “is only to re-dedicate ourselves with discipline, patriotism which are the embodiment of Dr Nkrumah”
It said “let’s celebrate Dr Nkrumah’s contributions not only with words, but by re-dedicating ourselves to the values of patriotism, discipline, innovation, and unity. That is the modest way to honour his memory and to continue the journey he began”.
The statement noted that “Osagyefo Nkrumah’s life and legacy remind us of the power of vision, courage, and determination. He led Ghana to become the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence in 1957, inspiring many other nations to pursue freedom and self-determination”, it stated.
The statement stresses that “his unwavering belief in African unity, industrialization, and education continues to shape the aspirations of generations long after him”.
It said “As the MP for Berekum West, I am highly inspired by Osagyefo’s example of selfless leadership and dedication to national progress.
His vision for an independent and prosperous Ghana challenges all of us to renew our commitment to creating a fair, inclusive, and forward-thinking society”, it stated.
“May the legacy of the late Osagyefo Dr Nkrumah continue to inspire Ghana, Africa, and the world”, it stated.
GNA
