Samia Nkrumah, former Chairperson of the Convention People's Party (CPP), has emphasized the significant role her father, , played in Ghana's development.
In an interview with Bola Ray on Starr Chat, she stated, " is the founder of Ghana.
He laid the foundation for what Ghana is today." Samia Nkrumah highlighted her father's vision and leadership, saying, "He was a prophet.
He saw well into the future, and he organized, he wrote, he was a philosopher, and of course, he led our country." She added, "He gave us the guidelines, and I think the ultimate solution for Africans to attain our dignity is for us to unite." When asked about the debate over whether is the sole founder of Ghana, Samia Nkrumah responded, "I believe without a shred of doubt that is the founder of Ghana.
But having said that, I've always said that it doesn't matter if others disagree." She emphasized the importance of working together for Ghana's development, stating, "We can work together, but let's set the record straight.
We have never agreed, so I think it's not productive to keep on arguing with each other." Samia Nkrumah concluded by acknowledging the recognition of her father's contributions, saying, "We've settled it.
We have Memorial Day, the 21st of September, which is our father's birthday.
And no other figure in Ghana has that."