Today September, 21 will continue to remain founder's day, Former President Dramani John Mahama has reiterated. 

In a short Facebook message to mark the day, Mr Mahama posted: “Today remains our country’s Founder’s Day – a special day to reflect on the life and works of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah”.

“His contribution to pan-Africanism is beyond Africa.

“His vision for Ghana is profound.

“On this day, let us recall his vision and commit to total and integrated development of Ghana and Africa”, the former president who has staged a comeback, wrote.

The Founder’s Day versus Founders Day debate has been a longstanding one, and was brought into the limelight in 2017, starting with President Akufo-Addo’s speech delivered at Ghana’s 60th independence anniversary parade.

That speech came under attack over what some said was a skewed account of Ghana’s history to suit his father, Edward Akufo-Addo and uncle, J.B. Danquah, who were critical components in Ghana’s fight for independence and the forebearers of the governing New Patriotic Party’s tradition.

President Akufo-Addo in a statement from the Presidency signed by its Director of Communications, Eugine Arhin has proposed a legislation to designate August 4 as Founders Day.

The birthday of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, on September 21, will be observed as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday was originally observed as Founder’s Day, the statement added.