YOU CAN’T REWRITE GHANA’S HISTORY – Mahama Replies Akufo-Addo Over His Founder’s Day Comments

He acknowledged the contributions of many individuals to Ghana’s independence but emphasised that only one figure stands out in history.

Drawing a parallel with South Africa, he remarked, “Like South Africa, of course, Nelson Mandela is their founder.”

Mr Mahama stressed that Ghana’s history is well-known and will be adhered to, implying that any attempts to alter it would be futile.

 “We all know the history and will follow our history. When we are elected as president, I promise you, we will reset all,” he added.

His comments come in response to what he perceives as a revisionist narrative being promoted by Akufo-Addo, particularly concerning the role of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) in opposing Ghana’s independence.

Mahama reminded the gathering that members of the UGCC, of which Akufo-Addo is a part, were historically against Ghana’s quest for independence.

“The very people who opposed our independence by then, and even went ahead to petition the Queen of England, the UGCC members Akufo-Addo is a member of, were opposed to Ghana being an independent state. So, he can’t come and rewrite history,” Mahama asserted.