President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana saved a substantial amount by hosting the 68th Independence Anniversary celebration at the Jubilee House instead of the traditional Independence Square.
Delivering his speech at the ceremony on Thursday, March 6, 2025, President Mahama revealed that the event had initially been estimated to cost GHS 20 million if held at Independence Square.
“This year, we received an estimate of at least 20 million Ghana cedis for holding the event at the Independence Square on the same scale as the previous year,” he stated.
However, considering the current economic crisis, he explained that it would have been “unconscionable” to spend such an amount on a few hours of celebration. As a result, the government decided to relocate the event to the Jubilee House to cut costs.
“This decision will save us 95% of the estimated cost of the event,” the President emphasized.
Despite the cost-cutting measures, he assured that the significance of Independence Day remains intact, highlighting its role in inspiring other Sub-Saharan African nations to fight for independence and self-determination.
“Nonetheless, this scale-down does not diminish the importance of this occasion in any way. It is the single most important event in our history, as it sets us on the path of nationhood
