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The Government of Ghana has initiated steps to take over and preserve the Guinea residence once occupied by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah during his years in exile and service as co-president of Guinea.
Acting on the directive of President John Dramani Mahama, the move forms part of a wider plan to protect the legacy of Ghana’s first President while strengthening historical and cultural ties between Ghana and Guinea through heritage tourism.
The effort was officially presented to the family of Guinea’s first President, Ahmed Sékou Touré, during a high-level visit led by Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
The visit followed the investiture ceremony of Guinea’s President, Mamady Doumbouya, during which the Ghanaian delegation inspected the long-abandoned property and engaged the Sékou Touré family, led by the former leader’s eldest son.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the initiative underscores Ghana’s responsibility to preserve symbols of Africa’s shared political history. He emphasized that the acquisition process would be conducted openly, with the public kept informed at every stage.
According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, discussions are ongoing to finalize the acquisition arrangements, while heritage conservation specialists are being consulted to evaluate the structure and recommend appropriate restoration measures.
