Cape Coast, March 3, GNA- The city of Cape Coast is witnessing a magnificent facelift as it gears up to welcome thousands of merrymakers and visitors from all walks of life to grace Ghana’s 65th Independence Day celebration.
The historical city and adjoining communities had been draped in the national colours of red, yellow and green, reflecting independence and sovereignty.
The National flags have been hoisted in and around the town with huge billboards mounted and displayed at vantage locations to welcome the joyous occasion.
Taking a tour around town on Thursday, the Ghana News Agency observed that faulty street lights across the Metropolis had all been fixed, bushy roadsides cleared, and hawkers removed from the street pavements.
Major roads leading to the Cape Coast Sports stadium have been reshaped with others fully asphalted, making the town look shiny and decorated.
At the Sports Stadium, the venue of attraction, the GNA saw some vehicles of security agencies parked around the stadium while their personnel were actively rehearsing and gearing up for the event.
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Information Service Department (ISD) have intensified public education on the impending programme.
Residents, who spoke to the GNA expressed joy and were anxious to participate in the various programmes.
Mr Agyei Aboakye, a Headteacher, was excited that another national event had been brought to the Region after the Farmers Day held in December year.
“The town has become beautiful, and I wish it remained so even after Independence Day or a lot of these National events be held here for the entire Region to benefit from it”, he said.
Mrs Gifty Amponsah, a trader, expressed delight that choosing the region for national events had brought huge development in Cape Coast and lauded the organisers for a good job.
Master Felix Andoh, a student, said he was preparing to march to impress and hoped that his school would emerge the best of all considering how much effort they had invested in preparing for the event.
He said the celebration would also allow him to see the stadium for the first time.
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