Former NPP deputy general secretary, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has underscored the NPP’s crucial role in Ghana’s advancement, asserting that the party holds the key to the nation’s development.
In an interview on a Kumasi-based Radio station, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen emphasized the symbiotic relationship between Ghana and the NPP, stating that Ghana’s progress is intricately linked to the party’s vision and initiatives.
He highlighted the NPP’s historical legacy, tracing its roots back to the United Party (UP) era, and noted that the party has consistently propelled Ghana forward whenever it has been in power, positioning itself as a trailblazer in the country’s political landscape.
Drawing on Ghana’s democratic history, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen recounted the pivotal role played by the NPP’s predecessors, particularly the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), in laying the foundation for democracy in Ghana during the 1940s.
He emphasized the contributions of key figures such as Paa Grant, Edward Akufo-Addo, and Dr. Ako Adjei in shaping the nation’s political landscape.
He remembered that several UGCC members, among them Paa Grant, Edward Akufo-Addo, and Dr. Ako Adjei, pooled resources to facilitate the return of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah from overseas to assume the role of the party’s general secretary.
Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen highlighted the ideological divergence that led to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s departure from the UGCC, underlining the historical complexities that have shaped Ghana’s political evolution.
“Kwame Nkrumah was invited to join the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) by J.B. Danquah, who was one of the founding members of the UGCC. Nkrumah joined the UGCC in 1947 as its General Secretary, initially working closely with J.B Danquah and other leaders for Ghana’s independence from British colonial rule. However, Nkrumah’s approach and vision for independence differed from that of the UGCC leadership, leading to his eventual split from the UGCC to form the Convention People’s Party (CPP) in 1949.”
Overall, the former NPP Deputy General Secretary remarks underscore the NPP’s significance in Ghanaian politics and its perceived role as a catalyst for the nation’s progress and development.
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