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Ghana Army parade during Ghana Independence Day celebrations in Kumasi, Ghana, 06 March 2020. Ghana is celebrating its 63rd Independence anniversary from British rule which ended in 1957.
Ghana Independence Day celebrations, Kumasi – 06 Mar 2020
The National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has announced a lineup of activities to commemorate Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary.
The events will include historical remembrances, educational competitions, and a grand ceremonial parade, all designed to engage citizens, particularly the youth, in national history and patriotism.
The planned activities will begin with the Commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident on Friday, February 28. This annual event honors the memory of three ex-servicemen who were shot while protesting for their rights in 1948, an incident that played a pivotal role in Ghana’s fight for independence.
Activities Lined Up for the 68th Independence Anniversary
The NCPC has finalized the following activities:
- February 28, 2025: Commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident.
- March 02, 2025: Finals of a nationwide school quiz competition.
- March 04, 2025: Finals of a nationwide debate competition.
- March 05, 2025: President’s School Children Awards Programme.
- March 06, 2025: Ceremonial parade at the forecourt of the Presidency.
28th February Event
Beginning this week, the Communications Subcommittee of the NCPC will roll out educational content across television, radio, and social media ahead of the February 28 Wreath Laying Ceremony.
This initiative aims to revive interest and participation among the youth and the general public while honoring national heroes. Key activities include:
- Sharing historical content on the events leading up to the 1948 shooting of three ex-servicemen.
- Hosting an X-space conversation on “The Changing Face of Civil Protests in Ghana: Lessons from the Past and Present.”
- Encouraging radio, television, online, and print media to publish discussions that promote the anniversary theme and other activities to deepen public engagement.
The wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Nationalism Park at 8 a.m. on February 28, 2025. The event will be broadcast live and streamed across multiple platforms.
The NCPC urges media, bloggers, and the public to actively participate by sharing information with their audiences. More updates on upcoming activities will be provided in due course.
