British Queen sends message to Kufuor on independence

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has sent a message to President John Agyekum Kufuor on the occasion of Ghana's 44th Independence Day.

The message released by the British High Commission on Monday, read: "I send my warmest greetings to your Excellency, Mr J.A. Kufuor, on the celebration of your National Day, together with my best wishes for the good fortune and happiness of the people of Ghana."

Ghana led by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, won independence from Britain on March 6, 1957