The Jubilee House has announced a scaled-down commemoration of Ghana’s 68th Independence Day, limiting activities to the national and district levels while scrapping regional celebrations.

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According to a presidential directive, the main national event will take place at the forecourt of the Presidency without the usual parade or march past by security agencies and schoolchildren.

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Regional Ministers have been tasked with ensuring that Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) observe the occasion in a similarly toned-down manner.

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Despite the scaled-back celebrations, two key events will still be held: the annual commemoration of the 28th February Crossroads Shooting Incident and the President’s Special Awards for Children.

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Revised National Activities

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The revised program for the national celebration will feature:

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A national address by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces

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A Guard of Honour mounted by security agencies

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Cultural performances and recitals

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