The moment came in March 2017 during Ghana’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Accra, where Mugabe was among several African leaders invited to the historic event at the Black Star Square. After listening to him deliver his speech during the independence parade at the famous Black Star Square in Accra, Mugabe said he could not but tell President Akufo-Addo, ‘Thank you for making Nkrumah great. Mugabe explained that Akufo-Addo’s references to Nkrumah during the address were not merely ceremonial but symbolic of genuine belief in the ideals of Ghana’s founding leader. Mugabe also recalled his long-standing personal and political ties with Ghana, describing his relationship with the country as one of brotherhood. It reinforced Ghana’s historical position in Africa’s liberation narrative and positioned the former president, Akufo-Addo, as a leader seen by some of his contemporaries as reviving Nkrumah’s Pan-African vision.

Source: GhanaWeb January 10, 2026 11:50 UTC