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Mr Benjamin Komla Kpodo, Member of
Parliament for Ho Central, has proposed a new approach to the
celebration of the Independence Day Anniversary which would bring
advanced social, political and economic benefits to the nation.
He said the intended benefits in the model included a special social and
political opportunity for each region to share in the joy of the
nation’s day of glory.
Mr Kpodo, who made the statement on the floor of Parliament ahead of March 6, 2013 celebration, said
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would expose and advertise the host city and region to the
international community through the presence of foreign dignitaries and
international media.
He said the economic benefits could be
realised in the host region arising from immediate and follow-up
business and tourist activities that may be unearthed and or showcased
during the entire period of celebration.
The model also presents
an additional opportunity for the equitable distribution of the
nation’s resources across the regions and the major projects executed
and commissioned would linger on in the memory of the citizens of the
city and region, Mr Kpodo said.
He said February 28 marked a
significant milestone in the struggle for freedom from our colonialists,
adding; “we recall the Christianborg crossroad shooting of 1948 during
which our brave soldiers, Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe and Private
Odartey laid down their lives in pursuit of freedom and justice for the
country".
He said over the years the anniversary had been
celebrated at the national level with a parade of school children,
security service personnel and some other identifiable bodies at the
Independence Square with some regions and districts replicating the
event.
He said something better could be done in terms of
leaving economic legacies about the annual anniversary celebrations as
was done during the Ghana @ 50 celebration. |
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