remembered by most people in the Brong Ahafo Region as one of the most
beautiful and successful celebrations since the day of the declaration
of independence.
Those who thronged the 4 billion cedis newly completed golden
jubilee ceremonial grounds in Sunyani had the opportunity of
witnessing a splendid occasion and would attest to the fact that the
Ghana at 50 celebrations can be rated next to the one on independence
day itself in terms of beauty and success.
The unity that characterized the event was overwhelming as
Ghanaians of all walks of life irrespective of one's party
affiliations were clad in the national colours.
Almost every car had a national flag flying while others hoisted
theirs on buildings.
Businesses activities in the municipality came almost to a halt
as everyone headed to the parade grounds.
The Sunyani-Kumasi trunk road also suffered its toll as traffic
and pedestrians piled up causing traffic jam.
The day was marked with cultural and gymnastics display as well
as poetry recital as the visibly over-excited crowd cheered and
danced.
The security agencies were able to provide adequate security
making the event incident free.
Mr. Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister
inspected a parade made up of the army, other security agencies,
school children and voluntary organizations.
In an anniversary message read by the regional minister on behalf
of President J.A. Kufuor, entreated the youth to stay in the country
and used their energies and enthusiasm to serve Mother Ghana.
He said the nation needs the energy, dynamism, creativity and
dreams of the youth for national development.
President Kufuor said what the youth could achieve together in
the county would be far more fulfilling and satisfying than anything
elsewhere in the world, adding that the continent now provided a
quicker avenue to emotional and financial success.
He said the future of continent belonged to the youth, because it
was their heritage and that should stay and contribute towards the
building of a well-governed, economical and vibrant nation.
He observed that most young people brought honour and joy to the
country by excelling in the fields of information technology, finance,
sports, fashion, music and dance.
President Kufuor urged the public to constantly fuel the flame of
freedom, stressing that "African's freedom must be an internal flame
to be continually fuel by all governments and people to define
humanity".
A colourful and splendid parade heralded Ghana' independence Golden
jubilee celebrations at Tanokrom near Takoradi.
The parade was made up of 11 officers and 950 men and women drawn
from the security services, with the Ghana National Fire Service band
from in Accra in attendance.
Almost all the major roads in Takoradi were jammed with human and
vehicular traffic as the whole town was invaded with people from all
walks of life.
Anxious people who wanted to watch the occasion arrived at the parade
grounds around 0600 hours and within a few hours the whole place was
filled to capacity with people clad in the national colours.
Awulae Attiburukusu, President of the Western Regional House of
Chiefs, Mr. Kwesi Blay the Deputy Regional Minister and Regional Force
Commanders.
6 March 07
