The Government of Ghana has initiated discussions with the family of Guinea’s first President, Ahmed Sékou Touré, to acquire the residence where Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah spent his final years in exile.
The move, directed by President John Dramani Mahama, is aimed at preserving the legacy of Ghana’s founding president by converting the property into a heritage site dedicated to his life, leadership, and Pan-African vision.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, explaining that the Mahama administration considers the site a vital part of Ghana’s historical and cultural heritage.
According to Mr Ablakwa, the government plans to renovate and maintain the residence to offer visitors a comprehensive narrative of Dr Nkrumah’s journey, particularly his years in Guinea following his overthrow in 1966.
“The Mahama Administration intends to renovate and preserve Nkrumah’s Guinea residence not only as a mark of respect but also to safeguard his legacy and provide a full experience for tourists tracing his remarkable life from Ghana to Guinea,” he stated.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently negotiating acquisition terms with the Sékou Touré family, while also engaging heritage preservation experts to guide the restoration and conservation process.
Mr Ablakwa assured the public that the government remains committed to openness throughout the process.
“The Ghanaian public will be kept fully informed at every stage of this important undertaking,” he said.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah lived in Guinea after his overthrow in 1966 and served as co-president alongside Ahmed Sékou Touré—an era widely regarded as a defining chapter in Pan-African history and continental solidarity.
