By Florence Afriyie Mensah
Kumasi, Mar.07, GNA – The legacies of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the founder of Ghana, must be maintained to ensure that the country continue its leadership in political governance, economic growth, and integration of the African continent.
Nana Opoku Agyemang Dito, Asemhene Akyeamehene, who gave the advice, said it was needless for the state to rename institutions and projects, which have existed for several decades.
“This change of names does not contribute to development, it creates confusion among users of public institutions such as schools, airports, and Hospitals.
What we should do is to improve service delivery by employing top notch technologies.
How some of these institutions were named during Dr Nkrumah’s era should mean, there is a great and positive history of the establishment,” he explained.
Nana Agyemang Dito, was speaking at the 68th Independence Day celebration organized by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA).
This year’s celebration is being held on the theme: “Reflect, Review, Reset.”
The KMA used this year’s event to honour some senior and junior high schools in the area for their sterling performances in sports, quizzes, and other competitive events.
Schools in the metropolis also took turns to sing patriotic songs, poetry recitals and plays to mimic Ghana’s struggle for independence.
Nana Agyemang Dito called on students to halt the rampant protests against authorities and other schools.
He said this did not contribute to peace building and socio-economic development.
Mr Francis Dwira Darko, Kumasi Metropolitan Coordinating Director, speaking on behalf of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, called on Ghanaians to reset their attitudes towards national development.
“We must choose patriotism over division, hard work over shortcuts, and integrity over self-interest.”
GNA