The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) in Accra, Ghana, is set to be temporarily closed from midnight on Friday, July 7, 2023, until Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

This closure is necessary to facilitate preparations for the park’s upcoming commercial operations. The announcement of the closure was made in a statement signed by the Acting Director of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Mr. Edward Quao.

In the statement, the acting Director expressed apologies for any inconvenience caused and assured the public of the park’s commitment to delivering a remarkable experience that surpasses expectations.

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park is a significant historical site that houses the remains of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president, and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah. It is located on the former polo grounds in Accra, where Ghana’s independence was declared.

The refurbishment of the park, costing $3.5 million, was recently commissioned by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on July 4, 2023.