6th March 1957, Ghana pushed aside colonialism which was characterised by oppression, substantive British rule and unfair exploitation of our mineral resources.
Kwame Nkrumah and others in a mass struggle with the ordinary people of Ghana fought for self governance and leadership.
54 years of self governance today; do you think we have achieved the better Ghana agenda? As a Ghanaian, are you proud of how far Ghana has come? What do you think has been good or bad, looking at our 54 years of self rule?
On the eve of Independence, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah said “…And as I pointed out… I made it quite clear that from now on – today – we must change our attitudes, our minds, we must realise that from now on, we are no more a colonial but a free and independent people. But also, as I pointed out, that also entails hard work…”
Do you think Ghanaians have changed their attitude and have worked hard enough over these 54 years as Nkrumah beseeched from us?
Looking at the state of Affairs in Ghana, do you think Nkrumah’s “black man is capable of managing his own affairs” has been profitable to Ghana as a nation or could we have done far better under colonial rule?
Happy Independence Day to You All!
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