#GhanaAt60; Let’s make Ghana’s next 60 years even better – Mahama

Former President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has approached Ghanaians to guarantee that the nation turns into a "far superior" place in the following 60 years.

Ghana is celebrating its 60th independence anniversary today, Monday, 6 March, 2017.

In a tweet the former President said “I salute all Ghanaians. Let’s dedicate ourselves, on this occasion, to make the next 60 years even better.”

I salute all Ghanaians. Let's dedicate ourselves, on this occasion, to make the next 60years even better. #Ghana #AfricaRising #AHappyPeople pic.twitter.com/SoPWzVEJzU

— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) March 6, 2017

 Ghana gained independence from Britain on this day in 1957. 

The year-long celebration will be marked with a series of events. But today, 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.