Former President has praised the first President of Ghana, Dr. , asserting he was "the founder of our great nation" Ghana. He acknowledged there were other individuals whose dream was to see an independent Ghana, free from colonial rule and oppression, but all these were led and towered over by Nkrumah. He spoke during the launch of the (NDC) 2024 Manifesto in Winneba, Central Region, on Saturday, August 24. "We gather with hope as one people, united in victory, and as one nation, Ghana, with a common interwoven invincible destiny. Today, we also gather to reignite and reaffirm the dreams of our forebears, led by Osagyefo Dr. , the founder of our great nation," he said. Mahama's utterance drew applause and the jubilant blowing of horns from his audience.