Govt Unveils Grand Plans for Ghana’s 68th Independence Celebration
February 28th Commemoration to Kickstart Independence Celebrations
- February 28 Wreath Laying Ceremony to remember Ghana’s independence heroes
- Nationwide quiz, debate, and awards to engage young minds in patriotism
- March 6 celebrations at the Presidency with a ceremonial showcase
The National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has officially unveiled a lineup of events to mark Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary, aiming to engage citizens—especially the youth—in national history and patriotism.
The celebrations will kick off with the Commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident on Friday, February 28, 2025. This solemn event honours the three ex-servicemen who were shot in 1948 while protesting for their rights—an incident that played a crucial role in Ghana’s fight for independence.
Key Activities for the 68th Independence Anniversary
- February 28, 2025 – Commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident
- March 2, 2025 – Finals of a Nationwide School Quiz Competition
- March 4, 2025 – Finals of a Nationwide Debate Competition
- March 5, 2025 – President’s School Children Awards Programme
- March 6, 2025 – Grand Ceremonial Parade at the Forecourt of the Presidency
Reviving National Interest in History
In the lead-up to the February 28 Wreath Laying Ceremony, the NCPC Communications Subcommittee will roll out educational content across television, radio, and social media platforms to reignite public interest in the historic event.
As part of this initiative:
✔️ Engaging historical content will be shared on the events leading up to the 1948 shooting.
✔️ A Twitter (X) Space Conversation will be hosted on “The Changing Face of Civil Protests in Ghana: Lessons from the Past and Present.”
✔️ The media—including radio, television, online, and print—are encouraged to spark discussions on the anniversary theme.
The Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place at Nationalism Park at 8 a.m. on February 28, 2025, and will be broadcast live across multiple platforms.
The NCPC calls on the media, bloggers, and the general public to actively participate by sharing updates and engaging in the conversations. More details on the remaining activities will be shared in due course.
