The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has rejected the apology issued by Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following his controversial remarks about Kwame Nkrumah during a recent rally in Kumasi. The CPP’s Director of Communication, Sylvester Sarpong-Soprano, addressed the issue during a press conference yesterday, challenging Opoku Prempeh to a public debate.
Sarpong-Soprano emphasized that the CPP has not accepted Opoku Prempeh’s apology and is instead urging a debate on the achievements of Kwame Nkrumah compared to those of the NPP. “Nobody has done anything that compares to securing independence for Ghana,” he asserted, highlighting Nkrumah’s pivotal role in Ghana’s history.
He further stated that the CPP had expanded Ghana’s economy at an unprecedented pace under Nkrumah’s leadership. Sarpong-Soprano explained that Opoku Prempeh, the NPP leadership, and Ghanaians continue to benefit from the developmental projects initiated during Nkrumah’s era. Therefore, derogatory comments about Nkrumah must cease immediately.
In a bold move, he invited Opoku Prempeh and the NPP to engage in a public debate to compare the achievements of Kwame Nkrumah with those of the NPP. “If the ruling party believes that Nkrumah’s efforts can be disparaged or are no longer relevant, then they should accept our challenge to a debate,” Sarpong-Soprano declared.
The press conference concluded with a strong call to action for Ghanaians to defend Nkrumah’s legacy and to recognize the ongoing impact of his contributions to the nation’s development. Sarpong-Soprano’s remarks have set the stage for what could be a highly anticipated and contentious public debate on the historical and contemporary contributions to Ghana’s progress.
