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President John Mahama has explained that this year’s Independence Day celebration was scaled down to a modest durbar at Jubilee House instead of the traditional Independence Square event, citing the country’s ongoing financial challenges.
Speaking at the Jubilee House, where the event was held, President Mahama revealed that an estimated budget of GHC20 million had been proposed for the event if it had been held at Independence Square.
“The State spent GHC15 million on last year’s celebration in Koforidua and spent GHC13.7 million on the previous year’s celebration in Ho in the Volta region. This year, we received an estimate of at least GHC20 million for holding the event at Independence Square on the same scale as the previous years, in a year when we are calling on all to sacrifice,” he said.
“Today’s event will save us 95% of the estimated cost of the event,” he emphasized.
President Mahama described the move as a necessary step to ensure responsible management of public funds while still preserving the significance of the national day.
“By reducing the scale of the event, we wish to demonstrate a commitment to fiscal responsibility and limited use of our resources,” he added.
The scaled-down event, held at the seat of government, was attended by a limited number of dignitaries and government officials.
While acknowledging the economic hardships facing the country, President Mahama reassured Ghanaians of his administration’s commitment to safeguarding national resources and addressing the challenges confronting citizens.
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL GH
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