Ghana to acquire the former residence of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in Guinea

Ghana is set to acquire the former residence of Kwame Nkrumah in Guinea, where he lived as co-President during his exile. The Mahama administration has initiated talks with the Sékou Touré family to purchase the property, known as Villa Syli, with plans to renovate and preserve it as a historic site and tourist attraction.

The move aims to honor Nkrumah's legacy and provide insight into his life and contributions to Pan-Africanism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is handling negotiations and consulting preservation experts to guide the restoration process.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is negotiating the terms with the Sékou Touré family and consulting preservation experts to guide the restoration process. Mr Ablakwa assured that “the Ghanaian public will be kept fully informed at every stage of this important undertaking,” underlining the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

“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,” Ablakwa stated.

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah lived in Guinea after his overthrow in 1966 and served as Co-President under Sékou Touré, a period that remains a key chapter in Pan-African history.