The Government of Ghana has initiated formal negotiations to acquire and preserve the former residence of Kwame Nkrumah in Conakry, Guinea, where the Osagyefo lived in exile after his overthrow in 1966 and spent his final years as co-President of Guinea.
According to MyjoyOnline, the goal is to renovate the currently abandoned property and transform it into a heritage site that honours his life and leadership.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed the plans in a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He 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.
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“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.
