Ghana is marking its 61st Independence anniversary at the Black Star Square in Accra with a parade. The event kick-starts a series of activities scheduled to take place as part of the anniversary celebration.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah led the country to gain independence from Britain on this day in 1957.
As has been the tradition over the years, there will be a march past of schoolchildren, security services and the unions at the Independence Square.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to address the nation. Former presidents and their spouses, Ministers of State, parliamentarians, Members of the Council of State, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers and a host of others are expected to grace the occasion.
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria will attend the independence anniversary celebration event as the special guest of honour.
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