President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President, Bukola Saraki were on Tuesday part of the eminent African leaders who joined President Akufo Addo as Ghana marks 61 years since it attained independence from British after over 100 years of colonial rule.
The anniversary took place at the Independence Square in Ghana.
Buhari is scheduled to address the august gathering. According to a statement issued by Ghanaian authorities Buhari will use the unique opportunity to reaffirm the long-standing warm relations between the peoples and governments of both nations.
He will also underscore Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral ties in furtherance of democracy, good governance, and overall development not only in the West African sub-region but also the African continent.
The president and his delegation, which includes, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, will return to Abuja after the celebrations on Tuesday.
Similarly, others in the delegation of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki include his, Chief Whip of the Senate, Professor Olusola Adeyeye, Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Francis Ailimikhena and Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Bala Bin Na’Allah was hosted by the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Olufemi Abikoye.
Other members of the delegation are: The Senate Minority Whip, Senator Philip Aduda and Chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT, Senator Dino Melaye.
Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana was the first Sub-Saharan African country to become independent on the back of Ghana’s first President and his Pan-African ethos, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
The celebration will be marked with the traditional march past and parade at the iconic Black Star Square. The march will feature the usual active participation of school children alongside security personnel.
