Heritage Preservation: Ghana Moves To Reclaim President Kwame Nkrumah’s Former Residence In Guinea

The government of Ghana has opened talks with the family of Guinea’s first President, Ahmed Sékou Touré, to acquire the home where Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah spent his final years as co-President of Guinea.
The move, directed by President John Dramani Mahama, seeks to preserve the legacy of Ghana’s founding president by transforming the property into a heritage site that honours his life and leadership.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, spoke on the plans in a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Ablakwa explained that the Mahama administration intends to renovate and maintain the residence to offer visitors a comprehensive insight into Dr. Nkrumah’s journey from Ghana to Guinea.
“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.
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.
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.