Ghana today, Monday, September 21, 2026, marks Founder’s Day, a statutory public holiday associated with the birthday of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
The day provides an opportunity to remember Dr Nkrumah and reflect on his contribution to Ghana’s independence and his advocacy for African unity.
Founders’ Day and the Diasporan Question!
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park describes his legacy in terms of political independence, Pan-Africanism, nation-building, cultural pride and African unity.
As Ghana marks the day, citizens are remembering the country’s first President and his place in Ghana’s independence history.
Happy Founders’ Day! to all Ghanaians, home and abroad
