The Greater Accra regional Minister, Ishmael Ashittey has disclosed that the regional capital will not host a regional Independence Day parade.
However, there will be district parades in the various districts across the region.
Speaking on Peace FM's 6PM News bulletin in an interview, he explained that there will be no parade at the Independence Square as it had been the case over the years because the national one is going to be held in Tamale.
"Preparations have been made for the various districts in Accra and I will personally be present at one of the districts," he added.
Preparations are underway in the Northern regional capital -Tamale, as the metropolis gets ready to host Ghana’s 62nd Independence anniversary on Wednesday.
As part of plans, the City of Tamale has seen a face-lift as shoulders of the principal streets in the metropolis have been painted.
Hotels and guest houses in the Tamale Metropolis are cashing in ahead of the event.
For the first time in the history of Ghana, the Independence Day celebration has been moved from the national capital, Accra, to Tamale.
The 62nd Independence Celebration is on the theme: “Celebrating Peace and Unity.
Renovation work at the 20,000 seater capacity Aliu Mahama sports stadium where the event will be hosted is almost done.
Authorities say, work will be completed before the set day.
The Chairman for the Independence Day Planning Committee, Lord Commey has also assured of heavy security.
Special Guest of Honour, President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou, is expected to be in the country on Wednesday, March, 6.
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