President Akufo-Addo has directed that this year’s 6th March celebrations and all its related activities be cancelled.

The directive is part of actions by the state to avoid large gatherings and adhere to safety precautionary measures as the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The directive applies to all jurisdictions i.e. Metropolitan, Municipal and District Education Directors, Heads of all schools and Regional Education Directors.

In a press statement dated February 15, the Ghana Education Service has consequently complied to the President’s directives by suspending the 64th Anniversary celebrations nationwide.

“Management of the Ghana Education Service wishes to inform all Regions that the 64th Independence Anniversary Parade on the 6th March 2021 has been suspended forthwith across the country,” GES noted in a press release.

The Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated yearly in honour of and to celebrate the founding fathers of Ghana who led the country to attain its independence.

Ghana attained its independence on March 6 1957.