A statement signed by Chair of the Committee, Ken Amankwa, said:

"The service to be rendered by the committee members will be strictly on a pro bono basis."

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President Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday inaugurated a 30-member committee to oversee the organisation of the Ghana at 60 celebrations.

The Planning Committee would be chaired by Mr Ken Amankwah with the deputy chief of staff Samuel Jinapor as Vice Chair.

Below is the full statement from the Planning Committee:

FORFEITURE OF ALLOWANCE(S) BY MEMBERS OF THE 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE

The 60th Independence Anniversary Planning committee held its maiden meeting on  Saturday, the 28th of January, 2017.

At the said meeting, members resolved to forfeit any and all allowance(s) and/or remuneration which may be due them.

The service to be rendered by the committee members will be strictly on a pro bono basis.

This decision was largely motivated by H.E the President's attitude towards public service, that is to say, selfless service to one's homeland. Further, we are determined to religiously be guided by H.E. the President's directive for members to be mindful of the difficult financial and economic circumstances of our country, regarding our 60th anniversary commemoration.

We continue to count on the support and prayers of all Ghanaians in this endeavour.

Thank you and may God continue to bless our homeland.

SGD

KEN AMANKWA

(CHAIRMAN, 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE)