The 68th Independence Day celebration, as is customary for the day, was marked with a national parade – which was scaled down compared to pervious ones – at the Jubilee House.
The president of the republic and some statesmen of the country, including past presidents, always grace this occasion, and this year’s celebration was no exception.
Among the dignitaries at the Jubilee House was former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who has not been seen at any state function since he handed over to President John Dramani Mahama on January 7, 2025.
A video shared by GNA showed the moment former President Akufo-Addo met President Mahama at the event.
The video showed Akufo-Addo waiting to greet Mahama as the president was exchanging pleasantries with former President John Agyekum Kufuor.
After greeting Kufuor, Mahama stretched and shook hands with Akufo-Addo, who could be seen muttering some words to him.
About the Independence Day celebration:
Thursday, March 6, 2025, is exactly 68 years since Ghana gained independence from its British colonial masters.
On Wednesday, March 6, 1957, Ghana, led by its first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, made history by becoming the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from colonial rule, marking the dawn of a new era of freedom for the sub-region and the African continent as a whole.
Unlike previous years, when grand ceremonies ignited the country’s historic Black Star Square and regional capitals, this year’s commemoration was “modest” to cut costs.
A parade was held at the seat of government, where the president addressed the nation to herald the celebrations.
This year’s celebration at the Presidency, on the theme: “Reflect, Review, Reset,” featured key activities such as a Military Guard of Honour to be reviewed by the President and a cultural performance by two groups of basic school pupils.
There was also a poetry recital by a senior high school student.
Similar “modest” celebrations are expected to be held by Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies across the country.
Recent celebrations had been held on a rotational basis, mostly outside the capital, to engender inclusiveness and decentralisation – but the rotational policy has been reversed by the government as part of measures to cut expenditure.
Watch the video below:
Former Presidents Akufo-Addo and Kuffour attend 68th Independence Celebration at Jubilee House – the seat of Government. #GhanaNewsAgency #GNA #Ghana pic.twitter.com/Ywqw3lKhnb
— Ghana News Agency (@GHANANEWSAGENCY) March 6, 2025
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
