Secret Leak Exposes Mahama’s Real Reason for Cancelling Ghana’s Lavish Independence Day Celebration
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President John Dramani Mahama recently revealed that the 68th Independence Day celebration of Ghana was marked with a crucial reduction in costs. This year, the festivities were held at the Jubilee House, with a total expenditure of GH¢1.5 million. This figure represents a substantial decrease from the previous year’s celebration in Koforidua, which cost GH¢15 million. In fact, if the event had been held on the same scale as previous years at Independence Square, the cost would have been at least GH¢20 million.
According to a report by GhanaWeb, President Mahama emphasized that the decision to scale down the celebrations was part of broader efforts to manage public finances effectively. He noted, “Today’s celebration costs GH¢1.5 million, which is only one-tenth of what it would have cost to hold it at the Independence Square.” Despite the reduced scale, Mahama stressed that the significance of the day remains unchanged.
The theme for this year’s celebration was “Reflect, Review, Reset,” reflecting the government’s focus on introspection and strategic planning. The event featured a military guard of honor reviewed by the President, cultural performances by school pupils, and a poetry recital by a senior high school student. Similar modest celebrations were also held across the country by Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies.
In recent years, Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations have been rotated among different regions to promote inclusivity and decentralization. However, this year’s decision to hold a more subdued event at the Presidency marks a shift towards cost-cutting measures. The government’s move to reduce expenditure on such events highlights the economic challenges facing the country and the need for fiscal prudence.
Source:ghanaweb