The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has commended businessman Osei Kwame Despite for establishing an automobile museum and has encouraged other entrepreneurs to follow his example. In an interview with Graphic Online during the launch of the Despite Automobile Museum today in Accra, Mr Asiedu Nketiah said investment in museums would help people learn more about the country’s rich history and culture. He lamented the neglect of African culture in favour of Western ideals and what he described as a distorted historical narrative that often portrays Africa as a backward society. “Museums are important educational facilities in every civilisation. I encourage others to establish facilities like this, where the youth can learn about our proud history as Africans,” he said. The Despite Automobile Museum is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a wide range of automobiles, including vintage and classic cars dating as far back as 1929. Mr Nketiah was one of the guests of honour at the star-studded launch of the museum, which was attended by prominent personalities such as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and hiplife artiste Sarkodie.