By Solomon. Gumah, GNA
Tamale, Nov. 12, GNA â Mr Ali Adolf John, the Northern Regional Minister has led the 80th Remembrance Day Celebration in Tamale, laying a wreath on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama to commemorate the sacrifices of veterans, who fought in the two World Wars.
The solemn ceremony, held in Tamale, brought together veterans, their families, government officials, security services, and traditional leaders to pay tribute to the fallen heroes, who dedicated their lives to defending peace and freedom.
Mr John speaking during the event, underscored the significance of Remembrance Day describing it as a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by Ghanaian soldiers, who fought alongside Allied Forces during the two World Wars.
He said the day served as a reminder of the devastating consequences of war and a call for global peace, unity, and international cooperation.
He said âAs we commemorate this day, let us continue to cherish peace and work towards building a world free from the horrors of war. The bravery and sacrifice of our gallant soldiers must inspire us to uphold justice, tolerance, and harmony.â
The ceremony featured the laying of wreaths by dignitaries including the 6 Garrison Commander and the Base Commander, Air Force Base Tamale, Air Commodore Nana Adu Gyemfi, on behalf of the security services; the Chairman of the Veterans Administration of Ghana in the Northern Region, Ex-Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Adama Ganda, on behalf of veterans; the Linguist of Gulkpegu, on behalf of the traditional council, and Madam Patricia Apambire, on behalf of widows of veterans.
A two-minute silence was observed to honour the fallen heroes marking the historic â11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th monthâ â the moment the Armistice was signed in 1918 to end World War I.
Participants at the ceremony wore the red remembrance poppy, a universal symbol of sacrifice and hope, to signify the bloodshed of war and the enduring call for peace.
Remembrance Day traces its origins to November 11, 1918 when the Armistice Agreement ended hostilities on the Western Front bringing World War I to a close after four years of conflict.
The then Gold Coast, as part of the British Empire, contributed troops, who fought overseas, some of whom lost their lives in battle.
Since then, countries around the world have paused each year on November 11 to honour the sacrifices of soldiers who died in the World Wars and subsequent conflicts including Ghanaian peacekeepers, who lost their lives while serving on international missions.
GNA
Edited by Eric K. Amoh/ Christabel Addo