Ghana@59: Celebrations in Accra photos

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Minua 9 years ago

Good pictures marking the independence of Ghana 59 years ago. But have we achieved what our founder, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah echoed on the eve of independence? Have we sat down either individually or as a nation to listen once agai ...
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Good pictures marking the independence of Ghana 59 years ago. But have we achieved what our founder, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah echoed on the eve of independence? Have we sat down either individually or as a nation to listen once again to the wisdom and the call for duty that he demanded from us as individuals? What have we achieved since that call to create our own African identity? Do we feel happy as a nation at Independence Day? As for me, we as Ghanaians have betrayed the great Kwame Nkrumah. We have deviated from the path and dreams of this nobleman. A trust betrayed any time we called and reminded Ghanaians about our independence. Our Ghana, a land of gold and lots of natural and man-made materials have been depleted out of our own selfish deeds of corruption, bad leadership and tribalistic tendencies. The only way out to see our bleeding Ghana up again will be to admit our failures that we have failed in our responsibility towards our country and our youth. We start a reconstruction and restructuring of our collapsed systems and structures, a complete reorganization of the civil and public systems through massive layoffs of labour and a serious restructuring of our agricultural system backed by industrialization and value addition to our home grown products and goods. Finally, Our independence will be meaningless if our Parliamentarians do not change their bad habits of showcasing selfishness, wanton insults, vulgarism and lack of preparedness to debate on issues affecting the Country and citizens of the country. This area also needs a total overall in attitude and character of people who call themselves "honourables”.
aikins 9 years ago

Waste waste and waste.

Waste waste and waste.
S I 9 years ago

This is kind of Ghana we want where our leaders would demonstrate that we are one people with a common destiny.

This is kind of Ghana we want where our leaders would demonstrate that we are one people with a common destiny.
Paa kwesi 9 years ago

SI you made a lot of sense, I wish all ghanaians will think like you .

SI you made a lot of sense, I wish all ghanaians will think like you .
Akuffo Addo Retirement Party 9 years ago

Akuffo Addo showed how patriotic he is in the way he dressed to Independence Square.

Akuffo Addo showed how patriotic he is in the way he dressed to Independence Square.
owusu 9 years ago

Nana am disappointed in ur dressing.

Nana am disappointed in ur dressing.
gala 9 years ago

are they going to lay tiles

are they going to lay tiles
Papa Dey 9 years ago

There is nothing to celebrate instead they should mourn with their traditional outfit of red and black.

There is nothing to celebrate instead they should mourn with their traditional outfit of red and black.
viki 9 years ago

WITH 1950 SOVEIT ERA WEPON UNTRAIN FAT SOLDERS OUT OF SHAPE IF THIS IS IS HOW OUR ARMY LOOKS LIKE WE ARE IN TRUBLE

WITH 1950 SOVEIT ERA WEPON UNTRAIN FAT SOLDERS OUT OF SHAPE IF THIS IS IS HOW OUR ARMY LOOKS LIKE WE ARE IN TRUBLE
sam 9 years ago

HE LOOKS LIKE HE IS MAD O

HE LOOKS LIKE HE IS MAD O

Martin 9 years ago

Nana Akufo-Addo appears to be shabbily dressed for the occasion. He is pictured wearing a white shirt that is unevenly buttoned. Didn't his wife see him when he left the house, if not, why didn't one of his yes-men inform him ...
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Nana Akufo-Addo appears to be shabbily dressed for the occasion. He is pictured wearing a white shirt that is unevenly buttoned. Didn't his wife see him when he left the house, if not, why didn't one of his yes-men inform him? If he is incapable of presenting a dignified appearance in how he is attired, one should not expect him to pay particular attention to details in governing.
P Djamgbe. 9 years ago

Martin, he deliberately dressed like that. He did so to make a point; that until he is in charge he will never give a damn what the nation is doing. That has always been his attitude.

Martin, he deliberately dressed like that. He did so to make a point; that until he is in charge he will never give a damn what the nation is doing. That has always been his attitude.
Charles 9 years ago

Can't tell the difference between Police and the Military anymore. Both look very menacing. Can't work out why all police carry the same weapons as the military. Does this explain why they are trigger happy?

Can't tell the difference between Police and the Military anymore. Both look very menacing. Can't work out why all police carry the same weapons as the military. Does this explain why they are trigger happy?
godfred otabil 9 years ago

jesus is lord

jesus is lord
Kusia 9 years ago

Nana didn't sleep st home ...that is why he is dressed...Our elder state crook Kuffour was again strangling himself...with his suit and neck tie to pop his eyes out of their sockets ...you see how red his eyes are..he is suf ...
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Nana didn't sleep st home ...that is why he is dressed...Our elder state crook Kuffour was again strangling himself...with his suit and neck tie to pop his eyes out of their sockets ...you see how red his eyes are..he is suffering to impress his followers.....krachi is not easy for Africans.....
CITIZEN ONE 9 years ago

Last year I was at the event, and was mingling in the VIP section. I was around a few West African attendees, and one of them said " Wow Ghana is advanced ooh". I got emotional and realized how he felt compared to most Africa ...
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Last year I was at the event, and was mingling in the VIP section. I was around a few West African attendees, and one of them said " Wow Ghana is advanced ooh". I got emotional and realized how he felt compared to most African Nations, we really know how to put up a good show. Had our politicians done just a little bit better since the 80's, we would have really come a long ways. Anyway, there is still hope, and all of us are to blame. Mahama may not be that great, but I don't think Akuffo Addo can do better, and unfortunately JJ Rawlings didn't try at all for almost 20 years? Just sat on ice...did nothing good or bad.
P Djamgbe. 9 years ago

Yes Charles, so you can call them h.t.p. (happy trigger police). Hahahaha, funny.

Yes Charles, so you can call them h.t.p. (happy trigger police). Hahahaha, funny.
P Djamgbe. 9 years ago

Akuffo Addo Retirement Party, I've never taken you seriously until now. Akuffo Addo showed that as long as he is not in charge nothing good in the country will ever be good enough for him or matter to him. First it was the pr ...
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Akuffo Addo Retirement Party, I've never taken you seriously until now. Akuffo Addo showed that as long as he is not in charge nothing good in the country will ever be good enough for him or matter to him. First it was the president's SONA which he refused to attend. And on the anniversary of our independence, he went to the gathering dressed like a stranger who was just passing by and decided to stop over. With this unpatriotic attitude how can you convince people that you care?
seidu mahama. sawla 9 years ago

The differece is clear btn JDM n the dwarf.

The differece is clear btn JDM n the dwarf.
Runnable, US 9 years ago

Most of your comments here don't make any sense, have you for once thought about your future and that of your children and your children's children? What has Nana's dressing got to do with Ghana's future? The only thing some ...
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Most of your comments here don't make any sense, have you for once thought about your future and that of your children and your children's children? What has Nana's dressing got to do with Ghana's future? The only thing some of you know is s....t. Can't some of you reason for once, that what have we achieved after years of independence?

Jake 9 years ago

A failed state like Ghana with the poor controlling the country with their guns and robbing people.

A failed state like Ghana with the poor controlling the country with their guns and robbing people.
Helen 9 years ago

Nana don't respect at all. His dwarf Hands should be at his back before he talks to the president. He will remain in opposition with that big head..

Nana don't respect at all. His dwarf Hands should be at his back before he talks to the president. He will remain in opposition with that big head..
Beauty bay 9 years ago

Is Nana born from an animal? His head is not good at all.

Is Nana born from an animal? His head is not good at all.
bobby 9 years ago

The right thing must be done to all us because these is not first time. Hmmm John go Let's. Nanacomes

The right thing must be done to all us because these is not first time. Hmmm John go Let's. Nanacomes
bobby 9 years ago

The right thing must be done to all us because these is not first time. Hmmm John go Let's. Nanacomes

The right thing must be done to all us because these is not first time. Hmmm John go Let's. Nanacomes
George Nutsugah 9 years ago

All that John Mahama is interested in is corruption, lying, stealing, incompetence, mismanagement extramarital sex, misappropriation of funds etc etc

All that John Mahama is interested in is corruption, lying, stealing, incompetence, mismanagement extramarital sex, misappropriation of funds etc etc
Great thinker - US 9 years ago

Oh God forgive Ghanaians. Let's proof ourselves civilized and stop insulting ourselves ... Like 'JM meet the dwarf' what a shame. Ghanaians must growup and stop such a stupid comments.

Oh God forgive Ghanaians. Let's proof ourselves civilized and stop insulting ourselves ... Like 'JM meet the dwarf' what a shame. Ghanaians must growup and stop such a stupid comments.

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