President John Dramani Mahama called on Ghanaians to intensify efforts toward economic freedom, self-reliance and social justice as the country commemorates Founder’s Day, linking the legacy of Kwame Nkrumah to the government’s economic transformation agenda.
Mahama said nation-building remains unfinished and urged citizens at home and abroad to contribute to the Resetting Ghana Agenda, highlighting the need for a prosperous, equitable and resilient economy.
“Just as Nkrumah fought for our political independence, we have a collective duty today to build a prosperous, equitable, and resilient Ghana,” Mahama said in a Founder’s Day message.
The president’s remarks place economic development and national self-reliance at the centre of the commemoration, as Ghana continues to pursue policies aimed at strengthening its economic foundations and improving social outcomes.
Mahama honoured Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first prime minister and president, for his pursuit of political liberty, Pan-African unity and self-reliance.
He cited Nkrumah’s declaration that “the black man is capable of managing his own affairs” as a foundation of national pride.
The message connects Nkrumah’s political independence agenda with contemporary efforts to achieve economic independence, positioning national development as a shared responsibility between government and citizens.
Mahama urged Ghanaians to rise above division and embrace what he described as selfless patriotism, calling for sustained efforts toward economic and social progress. “Let us draw strength from Osagyefo’s vision and contribute in our own way to attaining the Resetting Ghana Agenda,” he said.
The president did not outline specific new economic measures in the message, but framed the commemoration as an opportunity to renew national commitment to development, resilience and social justice.
