We conclude our series on the legacy of Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah.
Something that came out of the first instalment was that despite the best efforts of successive governments over several generations, young people are embracing Nkrumahism. This is significant because young people account for over a third of the population yet also experience disproportionate levels of hardship. Logic would suggest that if anyone were invested in societal transformation it would be this section of society. (1)
There was a belief expressed that should all the Nkrumahist elements unite it could form an irresistible electoral bloc. The Convention People’s Party (CPP) was the political vehicle that swept Nkrumah in to power but was banned for over thirty years following the 1966 coup. (2) In the last two general elections CPP have garnered 0.2% and 0.16% of the vote respectively so it will make a massive effort to transform grassroots sentiment into electoral success be this through the CPP or even some other formation. (3)
(1) Ghana Statistical Service (28/07/26) More Than One-Third of Ghana’s Population is Youth. https://statsghana.gov.gh/news-and-events/press-releases/more-than-one-third-of-ghanas-population-is-youth. 15-35 year-old account for 36.9% of the population yet suffer an unemployment rate 0f 21.9% compared to the national average of 12.8%.
(2) Ekow Nelson and Micheal Gyamerah with Ade Sawyerr (01/03/17) History of the CPP. https://adesawyerr.wordpress.com/2017/03/01/history-of-the-cpp/
(3) Electoral Commission Ghana (10/01/25) Press Release: 2024 Presidential Election Results. Election Results from 275 out of 276 constituencies. https://ec.gov.gh/2024-presidential-election-results/; Daniel Semeniworima and Princess Igho Williams (09/12/25) See everitin wey happun during Ghana 2020 Elections. https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/live/world-55127337
we ask the question:
Nkrumah at 117: Has Ghana preserved his legacy? Part 2
1) Is Ghana’s young population the key to it’s transformation?
2) Are there enough Nkrumahists to form a critical mass?
3) If so can the it be galvanised for serious electoral challenge in 2028?
4) Would this be through CPP or is it time for another formation or even another method?
Our Special Guests:
Bro. Ldr. Mbandaka: Resident guest who is Spiritual Leader of the Alkebu-Lan Revivalist Movement and an Afrikan-Centred Education Consultant. Bro. Ldr is a veteran activist of over 40 years standing, a featured columnist in The Whirlwind newspaper and author of Mosiah Daily Affirmations and Education: An African-Centred Approach To Excellence.
Sis. Maame Nyarkoa: is a graduate of the Amílcar Cabral School is the Deputy National Women’s Organizer of the African Continental UnityParty (ACUP) and Cordinator of ACUP in Asante Region. Sis. Maame is a staunch Nkrumaist
Bro. Kwadwo Aduamoah Nyamekye: is the National Organiser for Osagyefo Youth Movement
Bro. AkwaObodai: of the Osagyefo Youth Movement (OYM)
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