President John Dramani Mahama has said that internet hosting Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations at Jubilee Home helps to “demystify the seat of presidency,” making it extra accessible to the citizenry.
Talking on the 68th Independence Anniversary, President Mahama emphasised the importance of the event as a second to bolster nationwide unity and patriotism.
Internet hosting the celebration right here, on the [Jubilee House] preserves the symbolic essence of Independence Day whereas demystifying the seat of presidency. Fellow compatriots, Independence Day… reinforces our nationwide identification, our unity, and patriotism whereas providing a second for reflection on our progress and the challenges forward.
The President additionally revealed that his administration had saved roughly 19 million Ghana cedis by choosing a modest celebration at Jubilee Home, representing a 95% discount within the estimated value of the occasion.
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He cited ongoing financial challenges as the explanation for this choice, noting that previous celebrations had positioned a big monetary burden on the nation. Nevertheless, he reassured Ghanaians that the choice to chop prices didn’t diminish the significance of the Independence day.
Ghana’s independence is the one most vital occasion in our historical past, because it set us on the trail to nationhood.
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This year’s Independence Day celebration is themed ‘Reflect, Review, Reset’, underscoring the necessity for introspection, analysis, and renewed dedication to nationwide progress.
