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Ghana has commemorated the 78th anniversary of the historic 28th February Crossroads Shooting with a solemn flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony in Accra.
The event honours Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe and Private Odartey Lamptey, three ex-servicemen who were shot by colonial police in 1948 while marching to present a petition to then Governor Sir Gerald Creasy at the Christianborg Crossroads. The incident is widely regarded as a major turning point in Ghana’s struggle for independence.
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang laid a wreath on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana.
The Chief of the Defence Staff, William Agyapong, laid a wreath on behalf of the security services, while Peter Kofi Faidoo, National Chairman of the Veterans Association of Ghana, laid one on behalf of veterans.
The Osu Alata Mantse, Nii Kwabena Bonne V, also paid tribute on behalf of traditional authorities, and representatives of Corporal Attipoe’s family honoured the fallen soldiers.
The ceremony featured a recount of the events of February 28, 1948, followed by the sounding of the Last Post, a minute of silence and the Reveille.
After the ceremony, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang interacted with veterans alongside Deputy Minister of Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi, Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Akweley Ocloo, and Chief of Staff at the Office of the President Alex Segbefia.
The annual observance serves as a reminder of the sacrifices of the three soldiers and their enduring role in shaping Ghana’s democratic and independence history.
