Day: March 6, 2024

Twenty-nine contingents from 29 Schools have participated in the 67th Independence Day parade.

Present were Mr. Wilson Kwami Agbanyo, Kadjebi District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr. Yao Gomado Member of Parliament (MP) for Akan Constituency, Mr. Seth Seyram Deh, Kadjebi District Director of Education, among others.

Biakoye District, Oti Region

Tapa-Abotoase, 10:57AM

About 768 pupils, teachers and other recognised groups have taken pat in a parade at Tapa-Abotoase to commemorate Ghana’s 67th Independence Day.

Madam Millicent Kabuki Carboo, Biakoye District Chief Executive (DCE) was the Reviewing Officer for the celebration on the theme: ‘Our Democracy, Our Pride.’

Independence Day Parade

Nkwanta, 10:45AM

Asokore-Mampong

Kumasi, 10:35

Pupils from Garden City Special School marching at the 67th Independence Day parade in the Asokore-Mampong Municipality.

Ho: 67th Independence Day events

Ho, 10:30AM

Western Regional Minister, Service Chiefs inspect Independence Day parade

Sekondi, 10:25AM

The Western R
egional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah and some security service chiefs inspect the Independence Day parade, at Sekondi Gyandu Park.

Independence Parade underway at Kumasi Academy

Kumasi, 9:38AM

Scenes from Koforidua Youth Resource Centre, venue for the National Independence Parade

Koforidua, 9:30AM

Upper East Regional Minister inspects parade

Bolgatanga, 9:00AM

Mr Stephen Yakubu, the Upper East Regional Minister, inspects the parade before marching begins to commemorate Ghana’s 67th Independence Day.

Ablekuma North Municipal Independence Day parade

Kwashieman, 8:58AM

A total of 22 contingents, compromising 12 schools, seven cadets, and three bands are participating in the 67th Independence Day parade at the Kwashieman Cluster of Schools.

Bolgatanga ready for 67th Independence Day parade

Bolgatanga, 8:48AM

The various security agencies, cadet corps, pupils, students among others have taken their positions for the Independence Day march past to begin.

All set for Independence Day Parade
at Dambai

Dambai, 8:44AM

All is set for the anniversary match at Dambai in the Krachi East Municipal area in Oti Region.

NDC salutes the people of Ghana

Accra, 8:20AM

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Ghana on the occasion of the 67th Independence Day.

A statement issued by Mr Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary NDC, copied to the Ghana News Agency said Independence Day was a moment for solemn reflection on the nation’s journey and resilience in the face of persistent challenges.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Twenty-nine contingents from 29 Schools have participated in the 67th Independence Day parade.

Present were Mr. Wilson Kwami Agbanyo, Kadjebi District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr. Yao Gomado Member of Parliament (MP) for Akan Constituency, Mr. Seth Seyram Deh, Kadjebi District Director of Education, among others.

Biakoye District, Oti Region

Tapa-Abotoase, 10:57AM

About 768 pupils, teachers and other recognised groups have taken pat in a parade at Tapa-Abotoase to commemorate Ghana’s 67th Independence Day.

Madam Millicent Kabuki Carboo, Biakoye District Chief Executive (DCE) was the Reviewing Officer for the celebration on the theme: ‘Our Democracy, Our Pride.’

Independence Day Parade

Nkwanta, 10:45AM

Asokore-Mampong

Kumasi, 10:35

Pupils from Garden City Special School marching at the 67th Independence Day parade in the Asokore-Mampong Municipality.

Ho: 67th Independence Day events

Ho, 10:30AM

Western Regional Minister, Service Chiefs inspect Independence Day parade

Sekondi, 10:25AM

The Western R
egional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah and some security service chiefs inspect the Independence Day parade, at Sekondi Gyandu Park.

Independence Parade underway at Kumasi Academy

Kumasi, 9:38AM

Scenes from Koforidua Youth Resource Centre, venue for the National Independence Parade

Koforidua, 9:30AM

Upper East Regional Minister inspects parade

Bolgatanga, 9:00AM

Mr Stephen Yakubu, the Upper East Regional Minister, inspects the parade before marching begins to commemorate Ghana’s 67th Independence Day.

Ablekuma North Municipal Independence Day parade

Kwashieman, 8:58AM

A total of 22 contingents, compromising 12 schools, seven cadets, and three bands are participating in the 67th Independence Day parade at the Kwashieman Cluster of Schools.

Bolgatanga ready for 67th Independence Day parade

Bolgatanga, 8:48AM

The various security agencies, cadet corps, pupils, students among others have taken their positions for the Independence Day march past to begin.

All set for Independence Day Parade
at Dambai

Dambai, 8:44AM

All is set for the anniversary match at Dambai in the Krachi East Municipal area in Oti Region.

NDC salutes the people of Ghana

Accra, 8:20AM

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Ghana on the occasion of the 67th Independence Day.

A statement issued by Mr Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary NDC, copied to the Ghana News Agency said Independence Day was a moment for solemn reflection on the nation’s journey and resilience in the face of persistent challenges.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Civil society leaders and human rights defenders in Cameroon are stepping up efforts to cut the tail of gender discrimination, deemed too long in the country that has ratified regional and international treaties as well as conventions to uphold equity and respect of the rights of women and the girl child.

Deliberating in a come together at the chambers of the Human Rights Defenders Network in Central Africa, REDHAC, they revealed the situation is chronic because of weak or no laws existing to promote the rights of women in Cameroon.

‘There is no law in Cameroon that defends, defense of human rights not to talk about the women. This poses a big problem that needs to be diagnosed ‘. Prof. Akumbom McAnthony, a civil society member and advocate of human rights stated.

Emphasis was also laid on the need for women to strive individually to know their rights and not allow anyone to trample on them.

‘As a woman you need to be educated to know the difference between women and rights defenders. If you are a woman a
nd you don’t know who you are, your value, and your position in society, you will think you are given the power to be a fighter in the community’. Said the rights advocate

On the other hand, state authorities were urged to stand tall and wrestle with gender discrimination and go as far as encouraging positive discrimination which favors women more than men.

‘We call on the state to come up with laws protecting women and the girl child who is lamenting every day to be favored and empowered’. Prof. McAnthony suggested.

Human rights defender, REDHAC on its part, trains rights advocates to advocate for gender equality, foster social cohesion, and promote peace in Cameroon.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

The 67th Independence Day parade held within the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality and hosted at the Tarkwa Senior High School park in the Western Region attracted a large crowd made up of residents, school children and the elderly.

The people defied the scorching sun to be part of the historic event, which was held at the urban council premise within the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality.

At the Tarkwa urban council, 10 cadet corps, 20 Basic, Junior and Senior High Schools, and some groups of persons participated in the parade.

Security officers, chiefs, clergy, imams and cooperate institutions also graced the occasion.

Selected schools and students were recognized for their sterling performance in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

They received a certificate and cash prize.

Mr Benjamin Kessie, the Municipal Chief Executive, in his address, advised Ghanaians that ‘As we prepare for the polls on December 7, let us keep in mind
that we cannot sacrifice our Ghanaian character of harmony on the altar of political bigotry.’

He said multiparty democracy was not synonymous with enmity and division, rather, it offered them a melting point for the exchange of ideas, stressing that the essence of democracy, laid

not only in the electoral processes but also in safeguarding of fundamental rights and protection of minority voices.

‘Therefore, in order to ensure a democratic society, it is important to have a safe and secured community where people are able to move freely without, fear or hindrance which is why the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) meets regularly to ensure that our Municipality is devoid of any issues that will pose a threat to our safety.’

‘It is based on this that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, under the leadership of His Excellence, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo rolled out the groundbreaking and transformative free Senior High School (SHS) Policy to improve upon literacy levels across the country,’ Mr Kessie a
dded.

The MCE stated that the assembly had made several interventions and would continue to ensure the success of the free SHS Programme in the Municipality.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Some workers of the Bamenda City Council complained that the City Mayor, Paul Achombong, had planned to reduce salaries of workers by 50%.

Some workers who reached out to CNA and begged not to be named said they were informed that their salaries would be reduced and that those who did not want to receive the new scale, should resign.

After Cameroon News Agency posted the complaints, the Mayor organized a meeting with his staff on the Salary issues. He said the 2014 payment scale gave staff many opportunities but that it was later slashed because of the implementation of a 2023 reduction by the President.

‘In the looking of this harmonized scale, it was clear that most of these allowances and facilities which city council staff used to benefit were suppressed…some misguided and ill-informed Council staff took to the social media saying that the City Mayor has cut off their salaries…’ Paul told state media.

The Mayor said it is not the Council’s will to cut down the benefits. He also said those who attended
the meeting were happy.

But CNA got information that the staff were threatened and asked to write an apology letter and send it to the SDO of Mezam Division in the North West region.

‘He went ahead to ask our Staff Delegates to write a letter to the SDO on behalf of the staff to apologize that we are sorry is a mistake we made. It was horrible that the Mayor debunked it. He told us about laws and even said if the money is small we are free to resign.’ a worker anonymously revealed to CNA what happened during the meeting.

‘How will you our Mayor tell us that the salary scale that was signed some months ago by you, the SDO, and other administrators in a commission was a fake, and that is why you are cutting the salary.

We even thought he would tell us that it was because is the situation of the town but no, he turned us around with political words to give room for 3 questions and when the first person stood up he decided to make it difficult to ask questions so nobody could get up and ask, we are doomed. We
have nothing to do, we could not do anything, God alone will fight this battle for the staff.’

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Mr Maxwell Koffie Lugudor, the Municipal Chief Executive, Ketu South, has called for unity among the citizenry to consolidate Ghana’s democratic gains.

He said the country’s journey, just like many others on the continent, had not been smooth as she had her fair share of political instability, but in 1992 Ghanaians concluded on constitutional, multi-party democracy as the best path to sustainable economic development and prosperity, thus, efforts must be made to sustain that.

Mr Lugudor said this during the Municipality’s Independence Day Parade held at the St Anthony R.C. Basic School, Hedzranawo, on the theme: ‘Our Democracy, Our Pride.’

He urged the public to actively play a role because ‘we need unity to consolidate our democratic gains.’

‘As we edge closer to 7th December 2024 to elect our leaders, I urge all political party functionaries, youth and opinion leaders to resist the temptation to divide people along narrow, political and sectarian lines. Our strength is in our unity, despite our cultural
differences.’

‘It is that unity, which gave us our independence. It is that unity that gives us our strength as a nation. This was the dream of our founding fathers. This was the spirit of our Constitution. We should not move away from this.’

He commended the Government for taking specific steps to lead Ghana’s economy into the new digital age through introduction of e-business registration, paperless port clearance, and digital address systems to formalise the economy and reduce cost of doing business.

‘All these achievements, including our efforts as a nation, will come to nothing if we do not have peace in our country. The primary requirement for prosperity is peace and the first obligation of any government is to ensure the safety of its citizens,’ Mr Lugudor said.

‘Let me, therefore, use this occasion to remind all of us to forget about the petty quarrels because they downplay our democratic credentials and risk making us ungovernable citizens.’

He encouraged Ghanaians to reflect on Ghana’s 67th Ind
ependence anniversary not only to reflect on the past and present failures but also as a moment to celebrate the success story.

‘Even more, it is a moment to rekindle hope in the Government and the unwavering belief that together, we can perpetuate our democratic credentials, continual growth, unity and prosperity of the people of Ghana.’

The parade, which had in attendance municipal security chiefs, heads of department, traditional leaders, and the clergy saw students and pupils, cadet corps and other identifiable groups taking part in the march past.

Source: Ghana News Agency