We received estimate of Ghc20 million for holding the event at the Independence square – Mahama
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President John Dramani Mahama while speaking at the Jubilee House during the Independence Day celebration revealed that, they received an estimate of atleast 20 million Ghana Cedis for holding the event at the Independence Square.
“In his Words”
“This year, we received estimate of atleast 20 million Ghana Cedis for holding the event at the Independence square, on the same scale as the previous years. In the year when we are calling on all to sacrifice including workers who has graciously accepted the base pay adjustment far below the rate of inflation. It is
not right to spend that kind of money, on a few hours of celebration. Today’s event will save us 95 percent of the estimated cost of the event. Nonetheless this kill down celebration does not diminish the importance and significance of this occasion in any way”.
“Ghana’s independence is the single most important event in our history. As it sets us on the path of nationhood in sub sahara Africa to colonial exploitation to seek independence and self determination. So yes, we made a bold move to cut down the cost of the
independence day celebration, it was a deliberate move you know, and that’s because we can not be spending that much on the occasion considering the current state of our country, no we can not do that”, President John Dramani Mahama said.
TV3 Ghana shared the video on their official instagram page today being Thursday the 6th day of March, 2025 and it stirred massive reactions from the general public. Click on the link below to watch the video.
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