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STATEMENT: Activities to commemorate the 68th Independence Day Anniversary
To commemorate Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary, the National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has finalised activities for the period.
The planned activities are:
1. Commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident on Friday, February 28, 2025.
2. Finals of a nationwide school quiz competition on Sunday, March 02, 2025.
3. Finals of a nationwide debate competition on Tuesday, March 04, 2025.
4. President’s School Children awards programme on Wednesday, March 05, 2025.
5. Ceremonial parade at the forecourt of the Presidency on Thursday, March 06, 2025.
28TH FEBRUARY EVENT
Beginning this week, the Communications Subcommittee of the NCPC will roll out information and educational content for television, radio and social media ahead of the February 28 Wreath Laying Ceremony.
With this new approach, we hope to Reset the interest and participation of the youth and the general populace in the significant national event whilst remembering and honouring our heroes.
To this end:
1. We will be sharing interesting historical content on the happenings leading up to the 28th February 1948 shooting of three (3) ex-servicemen.
2. The Communications Subcommittee will host an X-space conversation on the ‘Changing face of Civil Protests in Ghana: Lessons from the past and present’.
3. Radio, television, online and print media are encouraged to host and publish conversations to promote the anniversary theme and other activities to deepen public participation.
4. The wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Nationalism Park at 8 a.m. on February 28, 2025. The event will be broadcast live and streamed on multiple platforms.
5. We encourage the media, bloggers and the public to actively participate by sharing information with your viewers, listeners and readers.
We look forward to your participation and engagement and will update you on the remaining activities at a later date.
SIGNED.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP)
Spokesperson to the President,
Minister, Government Communications.
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Kwabena Agyepong files nomination ahead of primaries
Kwabena Agyepong has officially filed his nomination to contest for the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), becoming the first candidate to do so ahead of the party’s upcoming primaries.
Following the successful filling, Mr. Agyepong told party supporters that his vision was to build a Ghana that is “economically robust, fiscally responsible, socially cohesive, and fully accountable to its people.”
He said the country faces urgent challenges, including high unemployment, illegal mining, poor sanitation, chaotic city planning, and court congestion due to land disputes.
He warned about growing political polarization and the demoralization of young Ghanaians.
Mr. Agyepong stressed the need to restore the party and national values of service, sacrifice, and selflessness.
He called for leaders who can take tough decisions and provide real solutions for the nation.
The NPP leadership race will determine the party’s flagbearer for the next general elections, with Ing. Kwabena Agyepong’s nomination marking the official start of the contest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Korle Bu Dental Dep’t Gets New Digital X-Ray Machine
The Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, has commissioned newly installed digital X-ray machines at the Radiology Department to further enhance diagnostic services and improve patient care.
At the brief ceremony, Dr. Adam underscored the significance of the new machines in meeting the growing demand for advanced diagnostic services. He described the commissioning as a major milestone in the hospital’s modernisation agenda, aimed at boosting efficiency in patient management.
Dr. Matthew Boamah, Head of the Dental Unit, and Dr. Hafisatu Gbadamosi, Head of the Radiology Department, expressed their appreciation to hospital management and partners, Rontgen Imaging, for making the project possible. They assured that the machines will be utilised to their fullest potential for the benefit of patients.
The new equipment will significantly improve the quality and speed of imaging, especially for dental and maxillofacial cases, while minimising patient exposure to radiation. In addition, it will support teaching, research, and specialised care, further strengthening Korle Bu’s position as a leading referral centre in Ghana and the sub-region.
This commissioning forms part of the hospital’s broader commitment to upgrading its infrastructure and delivering world-class healthcare to its patients and clients.
