The Visionary Eyes Of Dr Nkrumah

It's true that whenever opportunity and good fortune take flight, treason and deception do follow. It could also be said that whenever beauty makes its presence felt, ugliness rears its ugly head. Undoubtedly, Ghana and her people are truly blessed. We have been blessed with a great country of our own. A small spot on this dear planet, which we all could call home where-ever we may be. A country which would patiently wait on us, no matter how long our sojourn. Indeed, this eternal assurance of a permanent home should remind us of how truly fortunate we are. Because no matter how far or near we might roam, we would never be homeless. No matter how unloved we might fell in a foreign country, Ghana's love for each and everyone of us is guaranteed. No matter how long, weary and winding life's journey might be, a resting place awaits each and everyone of us in Ghana's own bosom. Our very own soul sanctuary, which no man could ever take away from us ever again.

Perhaps it was this notion of having something or someone to cling to, which compelled our fore-fathers and mothers to fight for our independence so many years ago. Perhaps it was this idea that liberation without a permanent abode makes wanderers and vagabonds out of men. Hence, the haste in which Dr Nkrumah and his compatriots demanded our independence. This said, one has to bear in mind that independence without the unity of the independents is meaningless. Ghana has won her independence by all means. However, she has yet to realize the kind of unity, which would propel her to great social and economic heights. It has to be said that Ghanaians lack unity. As a matter of fact, we Black people lack unity amongst ourselves. It's easy for a Black-man to put a stranger before his own brother. Moreover, we Black people are suspicious of one another. The kind of trust which we need to value each others counsel is missing. And the question is why?

History has taught us that whenever a people unite, magic gets made. History has also taught us that a people, who lack unity could never progress. The continent of Africa might have lots of resources. However, it would take unity amongst Africans to transform these resources into genuine wealth. Simply because, unity is wealth in and of itself. Ghana's independence was borne out of a sense of unity. Sadly enough, this air of unity dissipated right after our independence. Political togetherness gave way to political selfishness. Friends became saboteurs, true counselors became traitors and protectors became jealous assassins. Dr Nkrumah's vision for our country and our precious continent is still relevant. His government's 'Seven Years Plan' could redeem our socio-economy. But the question is; why have we refused to put this plan in motion? What exactly are we afraid of?

Truly, Dr Nkrumah and his compatriots gave their all to receive their less. They gave us a sense of pride. A sense that anything is possible, when we find a reason to unite for one common purpose. Dr Nkrumah and compatriots did give us back our country- this time a free country. Unfortunately, this freedom which they willingly gave to us came with a price. A heavy price which they paid by being forced to live and die in exile. They also taught us that the day that we Black people find it within ourselves to come together as one, we will surely rule the world. So what are we waiting for my friends? What exactly is stopping us from coming together as ONE?