Accra: A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has lauded the vision of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, recounting how the late president's policies intentionally bridged regional and tribal divides to unite Ghana's youth.
According to Ghana Web, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe lamented the decline of national unity in Ghana, contrasting today's tribal divisions with the inclusive vision of Nkrumah. He recalled in an exclusive interview with Etsey Atisu how Nkrumah built schools that brought together young people from across the country, north, south, east, west, and the middle belt to nurture the concept of putting Ghana first, rather than members of individual tribes.
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe highlighted that Nkrumah was unique in his ability to unify Ghanaians regardless of their origins. He noted that Nkrumah's strategy involved building educational institutions that facilitated interaction among individuals from different regions, fostering a national identity over tribal affiliations.
He explained that Nkrumah understood unity as the foundation for nation-building and pursued it relentlessly until his removal from office. Today, however, he warned that emotional and tribal rhetoric dominate public debate.
When asked if the ethnocentrism creeping back into societies can be reversed, he responded: 'That's why you have leaders elected. A leader who really has interest in something will definitely pursue it. Nkrumah knew then that unity is what you need to build a nation, and he did exactly that and it worked until he was removed.'
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe urged current leaders to rekindle the spirit of unity, warning that without a renewed commitment to national cohesion, Ghana risks deepening divisions that undermine progress.