The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) is scheduled to officially reopen to the public on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, according to a press release by Edward Quao, the Acting Director of the park.
The closure of the park from midnight on Friday, July 7, 2023, until Tuesday, July 11, 2023, was necessary to make preparations for its commercial operation. The press release also extended well wishes to visitors, hoping they have a pleasant and enlightening experience at the park.
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Located on the outskirts of Accra along the coast, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park was established on the former Accra Polo Grounds, where Dr. Kwame Nkrumah famously declared Ghana’s independence. Initially built in 1990 by the late Head of State, Jerry John Rawlings, the park serves as a tribute to Ghana’s rich heritage and was opened to the public in 1992.
Over the years, it has attracted a diverse range of visitors from around the world, with an annual estimate of approximately 98,000 individuals who come to pay their respects to Ghana’s first President and gain insights into his life and legacy. The park underwent renovations and was officially inaugurated by President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.
