By Staff Writer
A leading member of the Nkrumahist tradition, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has called on the Convention People’s Party (CPP) to undertake a comprehensive reorganisation anchored in unity, discipline, and a return to the core principles of Nkrumahism.
Addressing a high-level gathering of party elders, Central Committee members, and representatives of the youth and women’s wings, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe stressed that the exercise must go beyond administrative restructuring to a deeper renewal of the party’s founding ideals.
He described the moment as critical to the survival and revival of the CPP, noting that the party’s legacy remains closely tied to Ghana’s independence struggle and the vision of its founder, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
“The CPP is not just another political party. It represents a historic movement that shaped the destiny of Ghana and inspired the African continent,” he said.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe urged the party to embrace “true Nkrumahism” in substance rather than rhetoric, highlighting social justice, self-reliance, Pan-Africanism, and scientific socialism as guiding principles. He called for bold policy proposals that address unemployment, inequality, healthcare, education, and industrialisation.
A major concern raised in his address was the long-standing fragmentation within the Nkrumahist front. He noted that internal divisions have weakened the party’s political strength and confused its support base.
He therefore advocated reconciliation and unity, urging members to place collective interests above personal ambitions.
“Without unity, there can be no strength,” he emphasised.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe also underscored the need to rebuild the party from the grassroots, recalling that the CPP’s early success was rooted in its close connection with ordinary Ghanaians, including farmers, workers, and traders.
He encouraged the party to become a “living movement” that actively engages with the daily struggles of the people, rather than one that becomes visible only during election periods.
On leadership development, he called for greater investment in youth empowerment and political education, stressing that the future of the CPP depends on a well-informed and actively engaged younger generation.
“A party that does not renew itself through its youth is a party that prepares for extinction,” he cautioned.
Touching on governance within the party, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe stressed the importance of discipline, integrity, and internal democracy. He called for transparency, merit-based leadership, and strict adherence to the party’s constitution.
He further urged the CPP to redefine its national mission in line with contemporary challenges, while remaining faithful to its founding purpose of transforming society, industrialising Ghana, and promoting African unity.
He expressed optimism that, with commitment and unity, the party could re-emerge as a credible political alternative capable of addressing the needs of Ghanaians.
“The spirit of Nkrumah still lives, and the hunger for genuine leadership in this country remains strong,” he said.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe concluded by calling on party members to seize the moment and work collectively towards rebuilding the CPP into a vibrant and people-centred political movement.
