Leading member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Kwame Jantuah Esq., has called on President John Dramani Mahama to revert the name of Jubilee House to its original designation, Flagstaff House.
Speaking in an interview on GHOne TV, Jantuah questioned the historical and constitutional justification for naming the entry of the country after a figure linked to the overthrow of a legitimate government.
“How do you name the entry of your country after someone who overthrew a legitimate government? It flies in the face of the constitution,” he argued.
The debate over the name of the presidential residence has been ongoing for years, shifting with government changes.
Originally called Flagstaff House during the colonial era, the building retained its name after Ghana’s independence under Kwame Nkrumah.
However, in 2008, under President John Agyekum Kufuor, the newly constructed edifice was christened Jubilee House, a move that sparked controversy among political and historical circles.
For Jantuah, the importance of preserving historical context goes beyond politics. He lamented the lack of awareness among younger generations, emphasizing the need for historical continuity.
“Our children today, do they know the history behind Flagstaff House and why it was called that? The colonial masters started Flagstaff House, and there was even one in Nigeria.
“Isn’t that history for our children?” he asked.
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