Kwesi Pratt challenges narrative around Nkrumah’s one-party rule

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God bless kotoka 14 hours ago

Nkrumah violated the constitution of Ghana by declaring ghana a one party state there was no other way to take him out of power than a coup period kotoka did no wrong his coup completely justified

Nkrumah violated the constitution of Ghana by declaring ghana a one party state there was no other way to take him out of power than a coup period kotoka did no wrong his coup completely justified
Ghanaians have short memory 14 hours ago

Acheampong believe in Nkrumah and build Ghana with no foreign funds Rawlings never believed in Nkrumah so stole the nsawam canary with his wife and collapsed all the industries built by iNkrumah that is why he never changed ...
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Acheampong believe in Nkrumah and build Ghana with no foreign funds Rawlings never believed in Nkrumah so stole the nsawam canary with his wife and collapsed all the industries built by iNkrumah that is why he never changed the name of the airport
The Motherland 13 hours ago

Also look out for MUMBI SERAKI who was recently discharged from Pantang Psychiatric hospital. He may soon be here to showcase his sick mentality!

Also look out for MUMBI SERAKI who was recently discharged from Pantang Psychiatric hospital. He may soon be here to showcase his sick mentality!
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Kwaku 14 hours ago

But who came up with the idea of asking the people whether they want a one party state? It was Nkrumah, knowing very well that whatever he asked the people will be granted.

But who came up with the idea of asking the people whether they want a one party state? It was Nkrumah, knowing very well that whatever he asked the people will be granted.
Nsia 14 hours ago

@Kwaku, Singapore has been ruled by the same political party since 1959 to 2026. Are they poverty ridden as Ghana?
The NPP wankers from Kufour to Akuffo Addo to Ken Agyapong shamelessly sits on an aeroplane to go to One Part ...
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@Kwaku, Singapore has been ruled by the same political party since 1959 to 2026. Are they poverty ridden as Ghana?
The NPP wankers from Kufour to Akuffo Addo to Ken Agyapong shamelessly sits on an aeroplane to go to One Party State China to borrow money . Have you ever thought about that? Funny thing is: even when One Party State Communist China give these bogus democrats the money, these money-obsessed idiots come to Ghana and do 4uck all with it. It ends up in their own pockets. Have you ever used your wonderful and fertile brain to analyse these things? Come on, boy ! Tell us something , will you?
Kenneth 13 hours ago

Nsia,singapore is a multi party state not one party state.u.s.a and u.k are clear multi party countries that are also developed.the issue is about telling someone that they cannot vie to become a leader of their country unles ...
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Nsia,singapore is a multi party state not one party state.u.s.a and u.k are clear multi party countries that are also developed.the issue is about telling someone that they cannot vie to become a leader of their country unless the join a particularly party.is that fair?What if they disagree with their policies and beliefs?One party state is bomb!
Nsia 12 hours ago

@Kenneth, I said or wrote that Singapore has been ruled by the same Party since 1959.
Is this a compilicated sentence?

Now, I would love you to come out in your eloquent English as to why the Oppostion parties started ...
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@Kenneth, I said or wrote that Singapore has been ruled by the same Party since 1959.
Is this a compilicated sentence?

Now, I would love you to come out in your eloquent English as to why the Oppostion parties started bombing Kwame Nkrumah in 1955 when Ghana was not even a One Oarty state. The One Party State came about in 1964. Did Nkrumah and the British tell the Odious and Fatuous Danquah Busia Crap that they cannot be leaders in 1955? And, we have clearly seen the immense development and infrastructural projects that Akuffo Addo's leadership left us in 8 years! The universites, colleges, bridges roads, hospitals ,hydro dams etc are a testament of his examplary leadership. What more can we mere mortals such as "Nsia" ask for?

The National Liberation Movement (NLM) bombed the house of Kwame Nkrumah, then Prime Minister of the Gold Coast, on November 10, 1955, as part of a violent campaign to destabilize his government and force the British colonial authorities to delay granting independence. The attack was a culmination of intense political rivalry, with the NLM (backed by the Danquah-Busia opposition) aiming to disrupt the Convention People's Party (CPP) and prevent a unitary government.

Key reasons and context for the 1955 bombing include:

Violent Opposition to Independence: The NLM, which had strong roots in Ashanti, was unhappy with the prospects of independence under Nkrumah's CPP. They resorted to violence and terror acts, including bombings and attacks on CPP members, to make the country ungovernable.

Failed Electoral and Political Tactics: Frustrated by their inability to win elections (particularly after 1951) and the rapid approach of independence, the opposition sought to overthrow the government through violence rather than the ballot box.

Conflict Over Cocoa Prices: A major trigger for the conflict was the decision by the government in 1954 to fix the price of cocoa (which was low), causing significant unrest in Ashanti, the heart of the cocoa-growing region, which the NLM capitalized on.

Assassination Attempt: The bombing of Nkrumah's residence, while he was inside, was a direct attempt on his life, aimed at removing him from the political scene entirely.

The NLM's strategy was designed to force a federal system of government and to prevent the CPP from controlling the new nation, aiming for a delay in the transition to independence.
so true 14 hours ago

Pratt, educate blockheads like Adom Otchere and a total failure and failed law school exams

Pratt, educate blockheads like Adom Otchere and a total failure and failed law school exams
Kenneth 13 hours ago

There was a referendum so there is nothing wrong?Other countries were doing it so we shouldn't criticise nkrumah?Aba pratt!Nkrumah's decision to even send it to a referendum for ghana to become a one party state was not only ...
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There was a referendum so there is nothing wrong?Other countries were doing it so we shouldn't criticise nkrumah?Aba pratt!Nkrumah's decision to even send it to a referendum for ghana to become a one party state was not only wrong,it was stupid and nonsensical.i will always criticise him for that.
Nsia 12 hours ago

@Kenneth, and on planet earth where Singapore is: this actually happened under Lew Kuan Yew' s multi party democray as those of you who inherited your ancestral hatred trait from the "Deranged Kwame Nkrumah Syndrome" fail t ...
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@Kenneth, and on planet earth where Singapore is: this actually happened under Lew Kuan Yew' s multi party democray as those of you who inherited your ancestral hatred trait from the "Deranged Kwame Nkrumah Syndrome" fail to comprehend.

DID LEW KUAN YEW IMPRISON HIS POLITICAL OPPONENTS? My dear Kenneth, read the answer below. Thank you!

Yes, Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister, frequently used detention without trial under the Internal Security Act (ISA) and defamation lawsuits to imprison, bankrupt, and neutralize political opponents, journalists, and critics during his 31-year rule. He argued these actions were essential for maintaining national security, stability, and preventing communal conflict.

Detention Without Trial: Under the ISA, many political opponents were imprisoned for years without conviction. Prominent examples include Chia Thye Poh, who was detained for 23 years and then held under house arrest for another nine.

Operation Coldstore (1963): Lee ordered the mass arrest of over 100 alleged communist sympathizers and left-wing opposition members, including leaders of the Barisan Sosialis party, to cripple political opposition before the 1963 general elections.

Libel and Lawsuits: Lee and his People's Action Party (PAP) used high-stakes defamation lawsuits to bankrupt opponents, such as J.B. Jeyaretnam and Chee Soon Juan, effectively ending their political careers.

Media Control: He stifled political dissent in the media, ensuring that journalists and publications criticizing him faced lawsuits, forcing them into submission
Justification: Lee was unapologetic, stating that it was necessary to lock up communists, language chauvinists, and religious extremists to keep the country from being "in ruins".

These actions, while enabling rapid economic development, were widely seen as creating an authoritarian state with a heavily restricted political landscape.
12345 13 hours ago

this man is fast losing it, lol. isn't it well documented what Nkrumah was turning the state into?
The man had become delusional, I wonder if they can test for schizophrenia or bipolar.
His behaviour wasn't normal getting t ...
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this man is fast losing it, lol. isn't it well documented what Nkrumah was turning the state into?
The man had become delusional, I wonder if they can test for schizophrenia or bipolar.
His behaviour wasn't normal getting to the "end of days"
Tolon 13 hours ago

The overthrow of the evil dictator was the best for Ghana at that time

The overthrow of the evil dictator was the best for Ghana at that time
Ras 13 hours ago

Pretty can continue this nkrumah delusion.
Compare nkrumah to to the Asian leaders at the time and you see economic shortcomings of nkrumah

Pretty can continue this nkrumah delusion.
Compare nkrumah to to the Asian leaders at the time and you see economic shortcomings of nkrumah
Nsia 11 hours ago

@Ras, whereas duplicituous and rapacious US govt was actively distablising African countries to plunder our resources,, they were helping Asian countries to develop. Something you have never put into the equation. Our job ...
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@Ras, whereas duplicituous and rapacious US govt was actively distablising African countries to plunder our resources,, they were helping Asian countries to develop. Something you have never put into the equation. Our job is to highlight them to those with ancestral hatred for Nkrumah.

Yes, the United States provided significant financial and infrastructure assistance to South Korea under Park Chung-hee during the 1960s, though the nature of this aid shifted from direct grants to loans and was heavily influenced by South Korea's participation in the Vietnam War..

Following Park's 1961 coup, the US continued to support South Korea as a key Cold War ally, with aid evolving to support Park's export-oriented industrialization strategy.

Key Financial and Infrastructure Assistance (1960s)
Vietnam War Economic Boost (1965-1969): The most significant financial influx came from South Korea's involvement in the Vietnam War. In exchange for sending troops, the US paid for the modernization of the South Korean army, provided multimillion-dollar contracts to Korean civilian companies for construction and logistics, and opened its market to Korean goods.

Infrastructure & Development Loans: From 1960 onwards, US assistance shifted toward loans, financing vital infrastructure projects such as power plants, electric grids, highways, and bridges.
Support for Industrialization: US aid was utilized to support Park’s industrialization goals, including the development of cement, steel, and energy production, which helped build the foundation for the "Miracle on the Han River".

Food for Peace Program: The US provided significant agricultural aid (rice), which helped maintain low wages, allowing Korean firms to remain competitive in export markets.
Kenneth 13 hours ago

I agree my brother.personally i always say that the first coup ghana went through was good,the rest was shit.

I agree my brother.personally i always say that the first coup ghana went through was good,the rest was shit.
Owuraku 13 hours ago

Referendum indeed. In my village there was only YES VOTE ballot box. The no ballot box was conspicuously absent. In any case no one dared vote No even if there was one.

Referendum indeed. In my village there was only YES VOTE ballot box. The no ballot box was conspicuously absent. In any case no one dared vote No even if there was one.
Nsia 12 hours ago

@Owuraku, in our naivety, we assume that "Owuraku" was an 18 year old eligible to vote, that is why he saw the ballot box when he went to the booth to cast his vote.
And, at the grand age of 81 in 2026, he is sharing his exp ...
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@Owuraku, in our naivety, we assume that "Owuraku" was an 18 year old eligible to vote, that is why he saw the ballot box when he went to the booth to cast his vote.
And, at the grand age of 81 in 2026, he is sharing his experience with us. And, we are gullible enough to believe him. Isn't life wonderful ?
Owuraku 11 hours ago

@Nsiah, ask your grandad to confirm or deny my assertion

@Nsiah, ask your grandad to confirm or deny my assertion
Nsia 11 hours ago

@Owuraku, my grandad, mum, grandmum , father , uncles , elder bothers and sisters were all sane and realistic.. The difference is: the were not innately stupid and and gullible as yours. I hope that answers that risible que ...
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@Owuraku, my grandad, mum, grandmum , father , uncles , elder bothers and sisters were all sane and realistic.. The difference is: the were not innately stupid and and gullible as yours. I hope that answers that risible question from a goon of your dispositon who suffers from the incurable dusease of "Deranged Kwame Nkrumah Syndrome" Ofui bi ba!
Owuraku 10 hours ago

@Nsia your stinking mouth speaks volume of your upbringing and who you are. Sorry but I have no time for a lunatic like you.

@Nsia your stinking mouth speaks volume of your upbringing and who you are. Sorry but I have no time for a lunatic like you.
Nsia 10 hours ago

@Owuraku, there is no problem with my upbringing: Trouble is baptised and confirmed twat like you should not be allowed on any platform to tarnish the name of Kwame Nkrumah because your stuck -up uneducated and idiotic grand ...
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@Owuraku, there is no problem with my upbringing: Trouble is baptised and confirmed twat like you should not be allowed on any platform to tarnish the name of Kwame Nkrumah because your stuck -up uneducated and idiotic grandad told you a pack of absolute lies and you chose to believe him. We are always on the look out for fosillised fools like you. Akyene boa bi ba! We have time for you lot as long as you come here to spew absolute rubbish. You grandad brought you up in a dunghole and you will stew in that dung mess! Ofui!
John Martin 11 hours ago

Give us a break, u guys are no more socialist

Give us a break, u guys are no more socialist
Jack 10 hours ago

Are you for real???

Are you for real???
Erik 9 hours ago

If one compares the achievement under Kwame Nkrumah's one party rule with the multi party governance of Akofu Addo's multi party rule one can safely say Kwame Nkrumah's one party rule is a zillion times better than Olele's mu ...
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If one compares the achievement under Kwame Nkrumah's one party rule with the multi party governance of Akofu Addo's multi party rule one can safely say Kwame Nkrumah's one party rule is a zillion times better than Olele's multi party rule.
Nsia 7 hours ago

@Erik, the problem with these idiots who grew up on the pack of lies churned out by an educated but utterly hopeless twat such as Kofi Abrefa Busia are hellbent on demonising Kwame Nkrumah simply because he a fat lot bette ...
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@Erik, the problem with these idiots who grew up on the pack of lies churned out by an educated but utterly hopeless twat such as Kofi Abrefa Busia are hellbent on demonising Kwame Nkrumah simply because he a fat lot better than them.
I mean they first threw a bomb at him in November 1955. Was he a dictator in 1955 ? No! Yet, those suffering from the incurable disease of "Deranged Kwame Nkrumah Syndrome" keep harping on the same string. Akuffo Addo, the damp 4ucking squib was about useful to us in the 8 years of his misrule as a condom with a hole in it.Danquah Busia Madness!
Lipopo 4 hours ago

Cheap nuisance. Mtcheew

Cheap nuisance. Mtcheew
nii 39 minutes ago

THIS GUY SEEMS TO KNOW MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE

THIS GUY SEEMS TO KNOW MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE

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