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Nigerian president arrives in Ghana for 61st Independence Day celebration

Nigerian President, Buhari. is the special guest of honour for the ceremony and the 73-year-old has already arrived in the country.

On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Ghana will mark its 61 year since gaining freedom from British colonial rule.

A colourful ceremony will take place at the Independence Square (Black Star Square), with a host of dignitaries expected to grace the ceremony.

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President Buhari landed at the Kotoka International Airport at around 7:20pm on Monday evening.

He was met on arrival by President Nana Akufo-Addo and other senior officials at the Presidency.

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President Akufo Addo led the Nigerian leader to the Jubilee lounge where the two shared a brief chat.

The Nigerian President arrived with his delegation, which includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno.

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