President John Mahama delivers address
“As President I’m taking the necessary action to create growth opportunities and enhance our economic independence. Young Ghanaians must step up to the plate, seize these opportunities and contribute to building a self-sufficient nation.”
“It is time for lasting peace to prevail”, President John Dramani Mahama to the people of Bawku
“We must look within and make sure we are raising revenue domestically.” – President John Dramani Mahama
“Ghana’s economic future is in your hands.”
Young Learners perform Poetry recitals
Jubilee House, 9:55AM
Young learners from the Services Basic School, Burma Camp perform poetry recitals.
Also, students from Tema Senior High School perform a patriotic song.
Armed Forces Band on a splendid performance
Jubilee House, 9:43AM
The Mass Band of the Ghana Armed Forces puts up a splendid performance, forming adinkra symbols and military formations.
President Mahama inspects the Parade, Lights Perpetual Flame
Jubilee House, 9:37AM
President John Mahama inspects the Parade by a men from the Ghana Armed forces. He is accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff and the Inspector General of Police.
The president lights the Perpetual Flame.
Prayers said
Jubilee House, 9:29AM
Prayers have been said from the Traditional, Islamic and Christian faiths.
President John Mahama, First Lady arrive for Independence Day Parade
Jubilee House, 9:25AM
President John Dramani Mahama and Fist Lady Lordina arrive at the forecourt of the Presidency for Ghana’s 68th Independence Day Celebration Parade on the theme “Reflect Review and Reset”.
Jubilee House, 9:07AM
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has arrived at the forecourt of the Jubilee House for Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary Celebration Parade on the theme “Reflect Review and Reset”.
Accra, Mar 6, GNA – All is set at the forecourt of the Jubilee House for the modest ceremonial parade of Ghana’s 68th Independence Day Celebration in Accra.
The day is being marked with the theme “Reflect, Review and Reset”.
President John Dramani Mahama, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces will be reviewing the Parade.
According to the Government, the parade is taking place at the seat of the Presidency, as part of efforts to save cost.
Speaking to the media in Accra on the eve of the 68th Independence Day Anniversary, Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications, said will cost one-tenth of the GH¢15 million it cost to organize the 67th event in Koforidua last year.
