Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, has criticized Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for comparing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s achievements to those of Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
He referred to Napo’s comparison as “a misguided and insulting affront to the legacy of Ghana’s founding father.” He made this statement during his unveiling in Kumasi on Tuesday. “Since independence from 1957 till today, we have not had any president that has helped Ghana like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. I say from 1957 till today, you can bring your Kwame Nkrumah… no president who has protected Ghana and moved the country forward like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo” he said.
But the Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah disagreed with NAPO in a post on his Facebook page, asserting that Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy is unparalleled and such comparisons are unfair and illogical. “Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s attempt to compare Nana Addo to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah following his uninspiring outdooring as the running mate to the failed presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a misguided and insulting affront to the legacy of Ghana’s founding father.
Dr. Nkrumah’s unparalleled contributions to Ghana’s independence and development are undeniable, and any attempt to draw comparisons with Nana Addo is unjust and illogical. “Dr. Nkrumah’s vision, leadership, and progress are unmatched in Ghana’s history. Nkrumah’s legacy and accomplishments span across all regions in Ghana, with even Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s own Ashanti region benefiting greatly from his achievements and profound impact.”
He highlighted several projects implemented by Ghana’s first president both in the Ashanti region and across the country, questioning NAPO’s boldness in undermining Nkrumah’s legacy.
Additionally, he criticized President Akufo-Addo for what he described as a dismal performance that has plunged Ghana into an economic crisis.
He also stated that NAPO should publicly apologize for trying to revise history and diminish Kwame Nkrumah’s accomplishments and contributions to Ghana’s progress. “NAPO must retract his statement and apologize for his attempt to mischievously rewrite history. Dr. Kwame
Nkrumah’s legacy is sacrosanct, and any attempt to downgrade it will be met with fierce resistance.
“The people of Ghana will not tolerate any attempt to distort the country’s history and undermine the legacy of its founding father. The undying legacy of the African of the Millennium and global icon, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, will forever be protected and not allowed to be distorted and undermined” he stated.