Pomp and Pageantry as Ghana marks 67th Independence Day
By Jeremiah Nutsugah On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, the Republic of Ghana celebrated its 67th Independence Anniversary with a colourful parade at the capital of the Eastern Region, Koforidua. Ghana holds the distinction of being the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to secure independence from Britain on March 6, 1957. After 83 years of British […]
“We should be looking forward to better times” – President Akufo-Addo says in 67th Independence Day speech
In his address commemorating Ghana’s 67th Independence Day today in Koforidua, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo stated Ghana’s resilience in navigating through challenging economic circumstances. Reflecting on the nation’s journey, President Akufo-Addo stressed the significance of upholding and transmitting cherished national values across generations. He underscored the necessity of collective pride in Ghanaian identity and […]
Photo Highlights: 67th Independence Day Celebration
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Ghana’s 67th Independence Anniversary: John Mahama calls for reflections and actions
Former President and Flag Bearer of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama has marked Ghana’s 67th Independence Anniversary with a call for reflection and action. In a statement, Mr. Mahama urged Ghanaians to contemplate on the nation’s journey while facing what he described as “avoidable tribulations” of economic hardship, uncertainty, and a crisis of leadership. He […]
Colorful ceremony as Ghana marks 67th Independence Day celebration
Nationwide parades and other activities are taking place today to mark Ghana’s 67th Independence Anniversary. Ghana on March 6, 1957, gained independence from her former colonial masters, the British. The national anniversary celebration is underway at the Youth Resource Centre in Koforidua in the Eastern Region. This follows President Akufo-Addo’s decision in 2017 to have the […]
Fireworks lighten up Ghana’s 67th independence anniversary
The 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has lightened up this year’s commemoration of the nation’s independence anniversary with a beautiful display of fireworks at the Koforidua Jackson’s Park, in the Eastern Region. The event, held on Tuesday night, attracted a large crowd as the military held the people spellbound with a […]
Google Doodle celebrates Ghana’s 67th Independence
Google Doodle celebrates Ghana’s Independence Day 2024 today, March 6, with a doodle depicting the country’s flag. This doodle depicts the waving Ghanaian national flag with ‘Google’ written at the bottom, marking its 67th Independence Day today. This doodle’s reach, in terms of visibility, spans the region of Ghana located in Africa. History In 1957, […]
All set for national celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence in Koforidua
Reports from Koforidua in the Eastern Region indicate that all is set for the celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Anniversary. Currently, all the major four (4) roads leading to Koforidua have been awash with mini billboards of the big six (6) of Ghana’s independence and the hoisting of Ghana flags, drumming home the significance […]
Health walk and clean-up exercise organised to warm up for 67th Independence Day Parade in Koforidua
By Michael Kofi Kenetey As part of activities in preparation for the 67th Independence Day Celebration in Koforidua on March 6, the security agencies in the Eastern Regional Capital, including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and Ghana Prisons Service, have embarked on a health and fitness walk through the […]
Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebration launched in Eastern Region
Ghana’s 67th Independence Day officially launched in Eastern Region; President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire is Special Guest Dr Lord Commey, the Director of Operations at the Presidency, on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday launched the 67th National Independence Day anniversary celebration in Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region. This […]
Pre-launch of Ghana’s 67th Independence Day takes place in Eastern Region
Eastern Region is to host this year’s 67th National Independence Day celebration in Koforidua. As such, the celebration of the day has been pre-launched at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council to charge the Organizing Committee to ensure a successful celebration. The Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Kwame Acheampong disclosed that the official launch will be held […]
Presidency bags two billion cedis ahead of 67th Independence Anniversary
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah Parliament has approved the 2024 Budget Estimates of the Office of Government Machinery, the sum of Two Billion and Seventy-Four Million, Eight Hundred and Twenty-Seven Thousand, One Hundred and Sixty-four Ghana Cedis (GH¢2,074,827,164.00) for the 2024 financial year. The finance Committee chaired by Kwaku Kwarteng in the report presented to the […]
Ghana Marks 69 Years of Independence
By: Sarah Baafi Today, 6th March, 2026, marks 69 years since Ghana gained independence, a historic moment that changed the course of Africa’s struggle for freedom. On March 6, 1957, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah boldly declared that the Gold Coast was free from British colonial rule, giving birth to the sovereign nation now known as Ghana. […]
Freedom of Expression: Ghana’s Independence at 67- Better with or without media, civil society?
Just a month ago; March 6, 2024, Ghana celebrated its 67th anniversary of independence, proudly embracing the theme: “Our Democracy, Our Pride.” Suffice it to say that it is important to reflect on the nation’s journey of freedom and self-determination and the essential roles that the media and a vibrant civil society have played in […]
