Armah Buah, Joana Cudjoe give one billion old cedis to renovate Kwame Nkrumah's mother's house

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2024 parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central Constituency in the Western Region, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has given GHC70,000 (700 million old Ghana Cedis) to be used to renovate the house of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's mother at Nkroful in the Ellembelle District.

She made the kind donation during a grand durbar of chiefs and people at Nkroful Agricultural Senior High School park on Saturday to commemorate the 114th birthday of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana.

The Member of Parliament for Ellembelle Constituency and Deputy Minority Leader of Parliament, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Armah who organized the celebration, gave the Planning Committee GHC30,000 (300 million old Ghana Cedis) to renovate the house in the honour of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

Joana Gyan Cudjoe who is also a philanthropist described Dr. Kwame Nkrumah as a political giant and hero in Africa.

She disclosed that she became very proud when Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah invited her to attend the celebration of Dr Kwame Nkrumah's 114th birthday at Nkroful.

She eulogized Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, "Your unwavering commitment to making a difference has inspired us all. Today, we honor the remarkable journey you've undertaken, the challenges you've conquered, and the positive changes you've brought to countless lives".

She took the opportunity to commend Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah for liaising with the Chiefs and people of Nkroful to celebrate Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

"In fact, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has done well, his ideas and visions have made this year's celebration remarkable one in Ellembelle and I became happy when he invited me to join the Nzemas to celebrate our first president of Ghana", she stated.

Ellembelle MP, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah seized the opportunity to express his profound gratitude to the NDC Parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe for donating 700 million old Ghana Cedis to support the renovation works of the family house of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

He said the celebration of Dr Kwame Nkrumah's birthday must be supported by the central government.

He pledged his total commitment to support the family of Dr Kwame Nkrumah at Nkroful.

He reiterated that Dr. Kwame Nkrumah never dies.

"It is with great pride that we honor the memory and legacy of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Kwame Nkrumah never dies", he eulogized.

As part of the activities lineup to celebrate Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the Ellembelle Armah-Kofi Buah organized musical concert at Nkroful to entertain the good people of Ellembelle.

During the night, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah presented awards to some great musicians from Nzema.

"Nkroful was buzzing with excitement yesterday as we successfully wrapped up the celebration of Kwame Nkrumah’s 114th birthday with a live concert.

We enjoyed performances from a star-studded lineup, featuring the likes of Dr. Cryme, Guru, Fameye, Nero X, Ayesem, Eno Barony, Joyce Blessing ,Safohyenle Gyeni, Ackah Blay and Righteous Vandyke.

We also paid tribute and bestowed honorary awards upon five legendary Nzema musicians who showcased the essence of our rich culture through their music.

The 114th birthday celebration has exceptionally honoured our great hero, The founder of Modern Ghana Osagyefo Dr.Kwame Nkrumah", he wrote.

The national Chairperson of CPP, Nana Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong and Johnson Asiedu Nketiah also donated 100 million old Ghana Cedis each to support the renovation works.

The memorable event was graced by Nana Kobina Nketiah V, the Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional Council, the National Chairperson of Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of NDC, Kwesi Pratt Jr., veteran journalist and a leading member of CPP, some MPs, some Chiefs of Ellembelle District among others.