Today, February 28, 2025, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) paid tribute to three World War II veterans who lost their lives 77 years ago during the Christiansborg Crossroads shooting. Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey were honored with a flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Nationalism Park in Osu.
The ceremony commemorated the fateful day when the three Ghanaian soldiers, along with their comrades, embarked on a peaceful march to the Osu Castle to present a petition for their gratuity. Tragically, they were met with gunfire from colonial police, resulting in the loss of three lives.
The Vice President of the Republic, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, laid wreaths on behalf of the government, people, and security services. Major General Clayton Yaachie (Rtd), former Board Chairman of Veterans Administration Ghana, also laid a wreath to honor the veterans. Traditional authorities and families of the fallen soldiers added their tributes, ensuring that the sacrifices of these heroes would never be forgotten.
This poignant ceremony served as a reminder of the ultimate price paid by Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey, and the Ghana Armed Forces’ commitment to honoring their memory.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
