The Volta Region has been chosen to hold this year’s 66th Independence Day celebration.
Mr.Commey, Director of operations at the office of the President made this known when he took members of the national planning committee of the event to the region on Friday to alert traditional authorities of the development.
Mr. Divine Bosson, the chief executive of HO Municipal Assembly, as well as other regional stakeholders, accompanied Mr. Commey as he made his initial request to the Asogli traditional council. “The President has asked us to let to know that he has chosen Volta Region to host the 66th anniversary of Ghana’s Independence.This important celebration cannot continue to be held in Independence Square alone. He has determined that the Volta area, Ghana’s “ozone”city “, should take the center stage this year.
“We will be with you. We will give you all the support to make this celebration a success. We believe with our support and your support; this celebration will be equal to none.”
Togbe Tepre Hodo, President of the Volta Region House of Chiefs, said when the team called on the House, that it was “good news” to host the event in Volta.
Leading the delegation to the House of Chiefs was Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, Volta Regional Minister. The team proceeded to the new Ho sports stadium to access the progress of work.
The exciting news is that for the first time in Ghana’s history, Volta Region would host the Independence Day Celebrations. We are putting Volta on the World Map,” he told reporters at the venue.
Site engineers told the media the facility would be delivered before the set date, considering the pace of work.
The Regional Minister also gave the assurance that planning was ongoing in earnest and was sure of unbroken progress with the support of all stakeholders.
The 5000-capacity facility, which had hitherto slowed in progress, was being hastily completed when the team visited.
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