Have you wondered what the posture of the famous statue of Ghana's First President, Dr. , denotes?
Well, the large bronze statue where he stands erect, with his head up and forefinger pointing into the future is a powerful symbol of Ghana's independence.
Shedding more light on the symbolism of the famous huge bronze statue, the Director of the Memorial Park, Edward Quao, told Ernestina Serwaa Asante on GhanaWeb TV's People and Places, that it reflects the slogan of the Convention People's Party (CPP), a party he formed in 1949. "So, his posture, the posture of his statue means forward ever backwards ever," he stated.
Additionally, he explained that the seven-kneeling trumpet-blowers facing the statue of the great leader, who has inspired millions across the world, are rooted in the traditions of the Akans, where horn blowers announce the arrival of a great leader or pay tribute to the dead. "These are an expression of our traditional culture.