Akufo-Addo defends JB Danquah’s legacy, calls for end to name-calling
by Neil Nii Kanarku March 9, 2025, Reading Time: 3 mins read
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for an end to name-calling and derogatory remarks against the late Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah, emphasizing his significant contributions to Ghana’s political development.
His call follows allegations that Tamale Central MP, Murtala Mohammed, referred to Dr. J.B. Danquah as a “traitor” and a “CIA operative” during parliamentary proceedings on February 4, 2025.
This prompted the Coalition for Youth Development in Okyeman to petition the Speaker of Parliament on March 7.
Speaking at the 60th Anniversary Remembrance Service at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Kyebi on Sunday, March 9, Akufo-Addo launched a compendium of 60 commemorative statements honouring the legacy of JB Danquah.
He highlighted Danquah’s persistent advocacy for the rule of law as a fundamental guarantee of liberty and individual freedom, which remains central to Ghanaian politics today.
“The persistent call for the rule of law to be entrenched in our body politic is the ultimate guarantee of liberty and individual freedom. Today, it stands as a central feature of Ghanaian politics, which we must never renounce.
“Despite JB Danquah’s immense contributions to Ghana’s development, his name continues to be embroiled in needless controversy, both in death as in life,” Akufo-Addo stated.
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