“Ghana Was Never in a Rush for Independence” – Lawyer Anokye Frimpong Defends Nkrumah’s Legacy
Historian and legal practitioner dismisses claims that Ghana rushed into independence, calls for a collective effort to revive national growth.
- Lawyer Frimpong rejects claims that independence came too soon, citing South Africa and Zimbabwe as examples
- He acknowledges that some past leaders did not sustain Ghana’s development.
- He urges all Ghanaians to work together to restore the country’s path to progress
As Ghana prepares to celebrate its 68th Independence Day on March 6, 2025, the nation reflects on its journey since gaining freedom from British colonial rule in 1957.
This year’s celebration, themed “Reflect, Review, and Reset,” will take place at Jubilee House, following President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to cut government spending amid economic challenges.
Speaking on the Ghana Se Sen Morning Show, historian and private legal practitioner Anokye Frimpong dismissed claims that Ghana rushed into independence. He firmly defended the nation’s decision to break free from colonial rule, emphasizing that the struggle was justified.
“Ghana was not in a hurry for independence. Look at Zimbabwe and South Africa—what have they achieved by delaying? In South Africa, most assets are still controlled by the whites, and many don’t even recognize Nelson Mandela. But Ghana has progressed significantly. Before independence, we had no factories, and it was Dr. Kwame Nkrumah who built them for us.”
He further argued that Ivory Coast remains economically colonized by France, asserting that much of its national wealth is still controlled by its former colonial rulers.
While acknowledging the benefits of independence, Lawyer Frimpong also pointed out the shortcomings of Ghana’s post-independence leadership.
“Ghana’s independence has helped us, but unfortunately, some of our Presidents did not live up to expectations. Now, it is a collective effort to bring Ghana back on the path of growth and development. We must all work together to rebuild the nation.”
As Ghana marks another milestone, Anokye Frimpong’s remarks reignite the debate on the true impact of independence and the legacy of Nkrumah’s vision—calling on all Ghanaians to take responsibility for the nation’s future.
