About 266,000 domestic and international tourists visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) last year, the acting Executive Director of the facility, Dr Collins Nunyonameh, has revealed.

Domestic visitors accounted for 75 per cent and foreigners 25 per cent, with a total revenue of approximately GH¢10 million.

The acting Executive Director said the number indicated a steady increase in visitor numbers since the park reopened in July 2023.

In 2023 and 2024, he said the total estimated visitor number for each year was 333,000, with the total revenue being slightly under GH¢8 million.

“We do not have 100 per cent retention of our internally generated funds. So, whatever we make, the government keeps 34 per cent and we keep 66 per cent,” he indicated.

Revenue

“Even though we had fewer numbers in 2025 than we did in 2024, our revenue was approximately GH₵2 million more in 2025,” Dr Nunyonameh said.

He told the Daily Graphic that there was significant revenue contribution from international tourists in spite of their small numbers.

“The distinction between domestic tourists and international tourists in this park is the price they pay.

The international tourists pay four times what the regular Ghanaian will pay,” he said.

Dr Nunyonameh said the park's mission included promoting the legacy of Dr Kwame Nkrumah and his ideals, which were particularly relevant in the context of current global issues.

He stressed that the park would remain the central pillar of tourist attraction sites in the country.

High-profile visitors

Dr Nunyonameh said the park had seen a huge number of high-profile visitors, which has helped in promoting the legacy and ideals of Dr Nkrumah.

The high-profile visitors included the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi; the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier; the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell; the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward.

“There was a man who came from Congo Brazzaville. He said he was a presidential candidate and looked up to Kwame Nkrumah for inspiration.

So, he wanted to make it a point that in order to be fully ready for the election, he has to be here,” he added.

Dr Nunyonameh pointed out that the KNMP aimed to attract 600,000 visitors this year, saying, “we believe that with support from the public and the media, we can pull this off fairly easily”.

Renovation, upgrade

The acting Executive Director said the park had improved its mode of receiving payment from patrons, with an increase in the use of point-of-sale systems.

In addition, there was free Wi-Fi at the reception area, with plans to extend it to the entire park, Dr Nunyonameh said.

He added that there had been landscaping improvements made to the park, making it one of the best-kept sites in the country.

Adding to the aesthetic beauty and improving the ambience, the musical fountain at the park has been restored.

“We've tried to upgrade the park significantly. I think this is probably the best-kept place in the whole country,” the Executive Director said.

Dr Nunyonameh said the park now had a restaurant and a souvenir shop, which were expected to contribute significantly to its revenue.

Ongoing projects

He mentioned ongoing projects, including the restoration of the roof of the park's physical structure, aimed at enhancing visitor experience.

The acting Executive Director said it was important to maintain the park's facilities to the highest standards, especially the mausoleum, where Dr Nkrumah's body lay.

He also added that the park's lighting had been significantly improved, stating that it was crucial for preserving the legacy of Dr Nkrumah.

Security

Dr Nunyonameh said management was working to improve security at the park to protect its resources and relics, adding that the recruitment of a new security team for the park was underway.

He indicated plans to open a library by the end of the year, even if it was only partially equipped through a collaboration with foundations and interested parties from America, India and Europe.

The acting Executive Director called on corporate organisations and associations to organise their events at the Park as it boasts a serene environment and a beautiful ambience.