The Sekyere Afram Plains District Assembly joined the rest of the nation to commemorate Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on Friday, 6th March 2026 at the Presby School’s Park in Drobonso. The celebration was held under the national theme, “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope,” and brought together traditional authorities, government officials, security services, teachers, pupils and members of the public.
The celebration followed the establishment of a Planning Committee by the District Assembly to coordinate activities for the event in line with national guidelines. The event was organised to commemorate Ghana’s independence, reflect on the nation’s achievements and promote patriotism, unity and national pride among residents of the district.
In his welcome address, Nana Sarpong, Aboafohene, representing the Drobonsohene, welcomed all dignitaries and participants and commended the Planning Committee and stakeholders for their contributions towards the successful organisation of the celebration.
The District Director of Education, Mr. Sarkodie, commended the pupils for their discipline, smart turnout and readiness for the celebration. He also praised schools, teachers, parents and pupils for their collective efforts, which contributed to the District’s impressive performance in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). He acknowledged the District Assembly’s continued support towards educational infrastructure and learning resources and encouraged all stakeholders to remain committed to discipline, hard work and academic excellence.
Delivering his address, the District Chief Executive welcomed participants and noted that the Independence Anniversary provides an opportunity for Ghanaians to reflect on the country’s journey, honour the sacrifices of the nation’s founding fathers and renew their commitment to national development. He urged citizens to embrace the values of peace, unity, accountability and collective responsibility in building a prosperous nation and restoring hope.
The celebration featured 15 contingents drawn from 22 selected schools, comprising 330 pupils accompanied by 44 teachers, bringing the total number of participants to 374. At the end of the parade, certificates of participation were presented to all participating school contingents and pupils in recognition of their discipline, commitment and active participation in the celebration.
In his closing remarks, Nana Sarpong thanked all dignitaries, stakeholders, teachers, pupils, parents and guests for contributing to the success of the event. He encouraged everyone to continue upholding the values of patriotism, unity, peace and discipline and to remain committed to the development of the Sekyere Afram Plains District and Ghana as a whole.
