Police announce security arrangements for 65th Parade in Cape Coast

The police administration has called on the public to adhere to the safety protocols and guidelines for the celebration of the 65th Independence Anniversary Parade today (Sunday) at the Cape Coast Stadium. 

The police, in a statement, said there would be an additional deployment of highway and motorbike patrols to augment the existing security deployment on all roads within the country.

It said these networked arrangements with collaboration from other security agencies is to ensure a holistic security strategy for a peaceful anniversary celebration at all levels.

“At Cape-Coast, where the national event will be held, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has made adequate provisions to ensure effective traffic management”, the police stated.

The police urged the general public to be on the lookout and report suspicious activities to the police for immediate intervention to avoid robbery incidences.

What you need to know 

On March 6, 1957, Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, declared Ghana independent after centuries of British colonial rule, ushering the country into an era of self-rule.

It’s a day that has since been celebrated with much enthusiasm. It is usually characterised by a display of rich Ghanaian culture and military might.

All major streets of the country, especially Cape Coast, where it will be held this year, have been decked out with the red, gold and green national flag.

In 2020, it was held in the Northern Region, moved to the Ashanti Region last year, and this year the spotlight will fall on the Cape Coast town.

As part of the celebrations, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will deliver an address to climax the celebrations.