Independence Day: Akufo-Addo tasks Ghanaians to work harder
- President Akufo-Addo has tasked Ghanaians to contribute to Ghana’s growth
- The president took to his social media page to commemorate the day
- All national events at the Independence Square was cancelled
President Akufo-Addo has charged all Ghanaians to be resolute in contributing to national development. Taking to his social media profile to send Ghanaians an Independence Messafe to Ghanaians.
We must all step up and play significant roles in the development of Ghana, our motherland. Let us bequeath to our children, their children, and generations unborn a nation of hope and opportunity, not one of despair and retrogression.
Ghana is 64 years old since gaining independence from colonial rule. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, all public celebrations of the day have been suspended.
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