Awudu Mahama has firmly rejected claims that JB Danquah was a traitor, arguing that such assertions misrepresent Ghana's historical narrative. The media personality stressed that pre-independence politics in the country were shaped by two dominant political traditions, each with distinct views on the timing of independence.
During an interview on GHone TV, Mahama explained that anyone familiar with Ghana's political history knows the clear distinction between the United Party (UP) and the Convention People's Party (CPP) traditions. The UP advocated for immediate independence, while the CPP sought independence as soon as possible, but with a slightly longer timeline.
“Anyone who has studied political science up to level 300 at university understands the politics of pre-independence and post-independence Ghana,” Mahama remarked. He emphasized that the difference of opinion between these two political traditions was not a matter of betrayal but of different approaches to achieving independence.
Mahama further argued that labeling Danquah a traitor simply for opposing immediate independence is misleading. “If someone openly opposed immediate independence, that does not make them a traitor,” he clarified.
The media personality also criticized the use of historical documentation to support the traitor narrative, particularly by those in positions of political power, including the Majority Leader. “I’ve heard people, including the Majority Leader, justify this claim by pointing to written records. However, the mere fact that something is written in a book does not necessarily make it true,” Mahama stated.
While the debate over JB Danquah's legacy continues, Mahama believes it is crucial to engage with history in a way that promotes national unity rather than division.
Source; mynewsgh
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