Accra, Ghana – Ghana today marked its 80th Remembrance Day with a solemn ceremony held at the Christiansburg War Cemetery in Accra. The event, observed annually on November 11, honoured the sacrifices of Ghanaian soldiers who fought and died in World Wars I and II. The commemoration was led by H.E. President John Dramani Mahama, who was joined by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and other dignitaries.
In a deeply respectful atmosphere, wreaths were laid, and a two-minute silence was observed at 11 am to remember the fallen heroes. The somber occasion brought together veterans, families of the fallen soldiers, and citizens to pay tribute to the brave men who gave their lives for peace and freedom. The ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the two global conflicts and the importance of promoting peace and unity.
Tributes were paid to the Ghanaian soldiers who served in various parts of the world, including the jungles of Burma and the deserts of North Africa, to fight for a cause that was bigger than their own nation. The Remembrance Day ceremony reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to never forget the sacrifices of its fallen heroes and to continue to strive for a world free from conflict and violence.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
