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.

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.

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

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.

Revised National Activities

The revised program for the national celebration will feature:

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

A Guard of Honour mounted by security agencies

Cultural performances and recitals