Gov't declares Monday, March 7 public holiday

A statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Prosper Bani, said the holiday has become necessary following the celebration of Ghana’s 59th Independence anniversary  celebration which falls on Sunday this year.

The theme for this year's celebration is "Investing in the Youth for Ghana's Transformation" with Kenyan President, HE Uhuru Kenyatta attending as the Special Guest of Honour.

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President Mahama, who is expected to be joined by two visiting heads of state will deliver the Independence Anniversary Address after a march past by security personnel and school children, drills and equipment display by the security agencies and performances by various groups.

There will also be parades in all regional and district capitals across the country, while the country's missions abroad will also host National Day events across the world.