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The Government of Ghana has begun negotiations with the family of Guinea’s first President, Ahmed Sékou Touré, to take over the residence where Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah lived and worked during his final years as Co-President of Guinea.
The initiative, undertaken on the directive of President John Dramani Mahama, is aimed at preserving the legacy of Ghana’s first President and converting the property into a heritage site for historical preservation and tourism.
The development was disclosed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He stated that the Mahama administration plans to renovate and preserve the residence as a mark of respect to Dr. Nkrumah while creating a comprehensive historical experience that traces his life and leadership journey from Ghana to Guinea.
According to Mr Ablakwa, the decision was formally communicated to the Sékou Touré family on Saturday when Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang led a Ghanaian delegation to visit the family and tour Dr. Nkrumah’s abandoned residence in Guinea.
The visit took place shortly after the investiture of Guinea’s President, Mamady Doumbouya.
Mr Ablakwa explained that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently negotiating the terms and conditions for the proposed takeover and is engaging preservation experts to guide the renovation and conservation process.
He assured that the government will keep the Ghanaian public fully informed at every stage of the process in line with its commitment to transparency and accountability.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, relocated to Guinea after his overthrow in 1966 and was appointed Co-President by President Ahmed Sékou Touré, a move widely regarded as a significant moment in Pan-African history.
