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Social media users react to deplorable state of UGCC headquarters as Ghana marks Founders’ day

In light of Founders Day celebrations, Ghanaians have taken a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about the achievements of the Founding Fathers.

Many visited the newly refurbished Kwame Nkrumah memorial park, learning about the famous exploits of the first Prime Minister and President.

But the UGCC head office, the office used by the big six, men who began the fight for Ghana’s independence and for whom Founders Day is celebrated has nothing to boast of.

A tweet by Barbara Eyeson sighted by GhanaWeb, showed the building that was dedicated as the main headquarters of the United Gold Coast Convention in Saltpond has been left to rot.

The tweet stated that images of the building have been circulating every year as Founders Day is marked with no improvement to its state and appearance.

According to some reactions, the historical sentiment, nostalgia, and value attached to this building as well as many other buildings need to be protected and appreciated.

Some tweeps left suggestions as to how this was a means to generate tourism fees by renovations, others expressed their disappointment and frustration on how this happened in the first place.

See some reactions below:

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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