Ghana has begun discussions to secure the former residence of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in Guinea, where the late Ghanaian leader lived and worked during his final years as co-president of the country alongside Ahmed Sékou Touré.
The initiative, directed by President John Dramani Mahama, aims to preserve and renovate the historic property and integrate it into broader efforts to protect Nkrumah’s legacy while promoting historical tourism that links key moments of his life in both Ghana and Guinea.
The decision was formally communicated to the Sékou Touré family on Saturday during a visit by a Ghanaian delegation led by Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. The visit followed the investiture of Guinea’s President, Mamady Doumbouya.
During the trip, the delegation toured the abandoned residence and held discussions with members of the Sékou Touré family, spanning three generations and led by the former Guinean leader’s eldest son.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa described the move as a reflection of Ghana’s commitment to preserving Africa’s shared heritage. He said the initiative is focused on protecting an important part of the continent’s history and assured that the process would be handled transparently, with the public kept informed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently negotiating acquisition terms with the family and working with preservation experts to assess the condition of the property and develop plans for its restoration.