Nkroful, Western Region – A historic pilgrimage titled “Journey to Nkroful” was undertaken from September 20 to 22, 2025, as part of this year’s NkrumahFest, to honour the life and legacy of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The event, led by a team from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie including management, agency heads, and selected staff, served as a moment of national reflection on Dr. Nkrumah’s contributions to Ghana and the broader Pan-African movement.
The highlight of the three-day journey was a grand durbar held in Nkroful, the birthplace of Dr. Nkrumah, where traditional leaders, government officials, cultural stakeholders, and members of the public gathered to pay tribute. Speakers at the event reaffirmed the relevance of Nkrumah’s ideals in the contemporary global context, calling for renewed commitment to African economic integration, continental unity, and the preservation of cultural identity.
The durbar drew attention to the urgent need for African nations to collaborate more closely in addressing economic and developmental challenges, while also reinforcing the role of cultural institutions in shaping a unified African identity. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts was highlighted as a key player in preserving and promoting the continent’s diverse cultural heritage.
Beyond the durbar, the sector Ministers, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie and her Deputy Hon. Yussif Jajah, directors and agency heads,visited several historically and culturally significant sites, including the Chief’s Palace in Beyin, Fort Apollonia, and the Bisa Aberwa Museum in Sekondi. The museum, founded by celebrated cultural icon Mr. Kwaw Ansah, houses an extensive collection of African artefacts and historical materials. The team also toured Essepong Beach Resort, a coastal facility that blends leisure, culture, and eco-tourism.
On the final day of the tour, the team continued sectoral engagements with institutions such as the Regional Centre for National Culture, where staff were assured that government is taking steps to re-engage contractors and resume work on stalled projects. A working visit to the Ghana Tourism Authority regional office also provided an opportunity to discuss the importance of revenue mobilisation in sustaining tourism development efforts.
The “Journey to Nkroful” reinforced the enduring influence of Dr. Nkrumah’s vision and offered a platform to renew national commitment to the values of unity, cultural pride, and African self-determination.
Source : Delassie Mabel Awuku-PR Unit- MoTCCA
