Nana Kwesi Eshun

We will always remember the road to Ghana's Independence as a journey of many obstacles driven by purpose and determination from patriotic citizens like you and me who fought for the one thing they believed in - Freedom.  Today, we celebrate Independence. Today, we remember the toils of our founding fathers whom we guiltily forget sometimes. Today, we celebrate the glory of freedom and we rejoice in the fact that freedom is for everyone.  Today, as we raise high the national flag and see the black star,  we hope for a better Ghana.  Today, as we clad ourselves in national colors and sing aloud patriotic songs, let us take moments to reflect on them and not forget that we have long pledged to be loyal, hold the country in high esteem, and above all, we pray for blessings for our homeland. We cannot say it seems just like yesterday when Ghana gained Independence. Everyone seems to be echoing the fact that if Ghana had been a person, would have been on retirement by now,  I believe Gh