Ghanaians gathered in large numbers at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park on Thursday, March 6, to commemorate the country’s 68th Independence Day. The celebration, held under the theme “Reflect, Review, & Reset,” attracted many visitors, particularly families and schoolchildren, who explored the recently renovated memorial park.
For many, the event was an opportunity to take a break from their daily routines and spend quality time with family, while others used the occasion to reflect on the nation’s history and honor its past leaders. The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park served as the perfect backdrop for this reflection, drawing a large crowd, including numerous schoolchildren eager to commemorate the day.
Visitors shared their thoughts on the experience, with Emmanuel Dupong Ansong saying, “It’s been amazing. Visiting this place with family to have fun is a great experience, and for me, it is a way of revisiting old times to see what Nkrumah did for Ghana.” Francis Arhinful, who visited the park for the first time, added, “Coming here has been an eye-opener. I have heard about the Kwame Nkrumah Museum, but I had never been there before. Today’s visit has enlightened me a lot.”
Foreign visitors also joined in the celebrations, taking the opportunity to learn more about Ghana and its first president. Kate Adwoa, a foreign visitor, shared, “It is really interesting to learn about the history. Amazingly, someone had so much influence on Ghana’s independence. It is also nice to see people still support him. The experience is very uplifting and motivational, and we are very glad we came here today”.
CNR/Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
