The late great revolutionary and the first President of the Republic of Ghana Kwame Nkrumah, once said: “The best way of learning to be an independent sovereign state is to be an independent sovereign state.”

As we recently celebrated what would have been Dr. Nkrumah’s 115th birthday, those of us who know our history understand his definitively central role in ensuring that Ghana became a fully independent state.

He was an uncompromising patriot with fierce loyalty to the struggle for independence.

Dr. Nkrumah’s vision and leadership not only shaped the course of Ghanaian history but also inspired a generation of Africans striving for freedom and self-determination.

Under his leadership, Ghana transformed from a British colony into a beacon of hope and possibility for the continent.

Dr. Nkrumah’s vision extended beyond mere political independence; he sought to build a society grounded in education, health, and infrastructure.

His initiatives, from expanding educational opportunities to fostering economic development, laid the foundation for modern Ghana and set a precedent for future leaders across Africa.

This has all been undeniable for decades, and Dr. Nkrumah’s legacy is known far and wide, beyond our borders and continent, and used as a model for many others who sought or are still seeking to end colonialism.

Unfortunately, there are those in our country who seek to belittle Dr. Nkrumah’s transformative role in the establishment of our country and the end of colonial rule.

Those who are leading this campaign of delegitimisation are also at the forefront of undoing his work and the work of those who fought for the end of colonialism and the dream of independence.

The Akufo-Addo/Bawumia Government has, in eight short years, managed to undo what our forebearers and ancestors fought to achieve for generations.

The NPP led government has made Ghana, and its people massively indebted to other countries, foreign banks and international institutions to the tune of many billions of dollars and rising.

They have sold Ghana’s independence and instituted a form of economic colonialism on the people of Ghana.

This is why they want to downplay Dr. Nkrumah’s historic legacy, because it is the spirit of independence and self-determination, he championed, that shames them.

As we reflect on his contributions, let us remember that his legacy is not confined to the past but lives on in the vibrant, independent, and forward-looking Ghana that our people deserve.

Dr. Nkrumah’s ideals remind us of the power of vision, perseverance, and the collective strength of a people united in purpose.

We must act to end the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia Government’s disastrous and debilitating policy of returning economic colonialism to Ghana. They have sold our country to pay for their own financial mismanagement and corruption.

The NPP-led Government is forcing indentured servitude on our people once again and will continue unless they are stopped at the ballot on the 7^th of December.

The people must once again struggle for independence.

Nevertheless, as Dr. Nkrumah himself said, we have learned what it is to be an independent sovereign state, and we dare not give it up.

As a tribute to Dr. Nkrumah’s legacy, we must not rest until we have fully realised his vision of a truly independent, self-sustaining and prosperous Ghana that is built for all of its inhabitants.

That is what these elections are truly about.