In a recent interview on Joy News, Sekou Nkrumah the biological son of Ghana’s founding father and first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, has stirred controversy by labelling his father a dictator.
According to Sekou, his father’s socialist agenda for Ghana and Africa undeniably characterised him as a dictator. He described Dr. Nkrumah as a “masses intellectualist” who deliberately chose a socialist path, making his authoritarian nature an intrinsic part of his governance philosophy.
Sekou defended his father’s approach, asserting that being dictatorial was not inherently wrong as it aligned with his philosophical beliefs. He drew comparisons with the Western style of governance, which his father vehemently opposed.
However, this view was not shared by all family members. Samia Nkrumah, Sekou’s sister, offered a contrasting perspective during the same discussion. She acknowledged her father’s dictatorial image but emphasised that he operated within constitutional boundaries, thereby promoting democracy.
The debate has ignited social media, particularly in the wake of recent comments by NAPO, which have drawn significant public attention to Dr. Nkrumah’s complex legacy.
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