In an address delivered on August 3, 2024, President Akufo-Addo challenged the widely held belief that Kwame Nkrumah single-handedly founded Ghana.

Speaking on Founders' Day, the president underscored the collective efforts of various individuals in the struggle for independence, while still acknowledging Nkrumah's significant contributions.

This statement comes amid ongoing debates sparked by the 2019 legislation that established Founders' Day on August 4 and designated September 21 as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day.