The second edition of the General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong Memorial Lecture was held on Friday, November 13, 2026, with renowned Ghanaian business executive Sam Jonah delivering the keynote address.
Sam Jonah, who serves as Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital Limited, addressed participants at the memorial lecture, which focused on examining the leadership and legacy of the former Ghanaian military ruler.
The lecture was held under the theme “Breaking the Silence: The Human and Political Complexities Behind the Leadership of General Kutu Acheampong.”
The theme provided an opportunity to reflect on the political, historical and human dimensions of General Acheampong’s leadership, including the complexities surrounding his time in power and his place in Ghana’s history.
The annual memorial lecture seeks to encourage public discussion, historical reflection and a deeper understanding of the leadership, political decisions and legacy of General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong.
The complete text of what Sam Jonah stated is provided below.
Source: newsthemegh.com