Accra: The Presidency on Friday unveiled the logo for Ghana's 68th Independence commemoration on the theme 'Reflect, Review, Reset'. The Day, which falls on 6th March, will have the national event being moved from the Independence Square to the Presidency in Accra.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications, announced during a press conference that President John Dramani Mahama had suspended the rotational policy of Independence Day Celebrations as part of efforts to save cost. He emphasized that the 68th Independence Day Celebration would be moved from the Independence Square to the Presidency in Accra to further reduce expenses.
Mr. Ofosu outlined that a series of activities would take place at the Presidency, including a Military Guard of Honour to be reviewed by the President. Additionally, cultural performances by two groups of basic school pupils and a poetry recital by a senior high school student would be featured. Notable attendees would include chiefs, religious leaders, students from various educational levels, traders, political party representatives, and other sections of society.
The event would commence with the President's ceremonial address, which aims to highlight the significance of the day. Mr. Ofosu explained the necessity of a modest ceremony at the Presidency instead of a grand celebration at the Independence Square, noting the importance of curbing the escalating costs. Similar modest ceremonies would also be organized by all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies across the country.
As part of the activities marking the 68th Independence Day Celebration, the famous 28th February Christianborg Crossroads Shooting Incident would be commemorated.
