Obiri Boahen Criticizes Anokye Frimpong for Disparaging NAPO's 'Your Kwame Nkrumah' Remark

Former NPP Deputy General Secretary, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has responded to criticisms from Lawyer Anokye Frimpong and Asiedu Nketia directed at Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh following his ‘your Kwame Nkrumah’ comment.

During his official unveiling at Kumasi’s Jubilee Park on July 9, 2024, Dr. Opoku Prempeh stated, “Since independence in 1957, no president has helped Ghana as much as Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. From 1957 to now, not even your Kwame Nkrumah has moved Ghana forward and protected it like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.”

He emphasized that, historically, no president has surpassed Nana Addo in Ghana’s progress, including the esteemed Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen in an interview on a Kumasi-based Radio affirmed that every Ghanaian has their preferred politician or president, stressing that debates should be intellectual and devoid of insults. He grouped former President Kofi Abrefa Busia, John Agyekum Kuffour, and President Akufo-Addo together in his assessment, placing Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in a separate category.

Expressing admiration for the Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition’s consistency, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen lamented its challenges and vowed steadfast support for the tradition. He criticized opponents of the tradition, particularly the NDC, for overreacting to remarks from its members.

Regarding criticisms directed at Dr. Opoku Prempeh, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen noted the absence of condemnation from former President John Agyekum Kuffour, while commending Dr. Opoku Prempeh for issuing an unreserved apology.

In a jab at Lawyer Anokye Frimpong, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen reminded him of historical facts, stating, “Prempeh II gave the KNUST land to Kwame Nkrumah. Many developmental projects and tertiary institutions were executed during the era of Sir Osei Agyemang Prempeh II from 1931-1970. Anokye Frimpong should also know that Prempeh II gave the National House of Chiefs land to Kwame Nkrumah. Tell Kwame Nkrumah’s Anokye Frimpong to stop distorting history in this country.”

Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen emphasized the importance of factual accuracy in discussions about Ghana’s history and development, underscoring the need for respectful discourse in politics.