Ghana marks seventh anniversary of Fourth Republic

Accra (Greater Accra) - Ghana on Friday marked the seventh anniversary of her 4th Republic with a colourful parade by the security services and voluntary organisations at the Independence Square.

The parade, which formed part of the national millennium celebrations, saw the security pledging loyalty to the nation. This year's parade lasted for a shorter time as compared to previous ones, with a reduction in the number of marchers, drawn from the armed forces, police, prisons, customs, immigration, fire, party and voluntary organisations.

Also on parade were the national and army colours as well as military armaments and police riot control equipment under the general command of Col Dan Frimpong.

President Jerry John Rawlings, sporting an immaculate dark suit and his trade mark shades, took the salute as the mass band played martial and patriotic songs.