In a strategic move to reduce government spending amid current economic challenges, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration on March 6, 2025, will be held at the Jubilee House, the seat of government, instead of the traditional Independence Square. This decision also suspends the rotational hosting of the event across various regional capitals, a practice that has significantly increased costs in recent years. 
Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, highlighted that previous celebrations, such as the one in Ho, Volta Region, incurred expenses up to GH₵15 million. He emphasized that, given the nation’s constrained budget, it is prudent to minimize non-essential expenditures. 
The upcoming ceremony at Jubilee House is planned to be modest yet meaningful. It will feature a military guard of honour reviewed by the President, cultural performances by basic school pupils, and a poetry recital by a senior high school student. Attendance will include selected individuals from various sectors of society, and President Mahama is expected to deliver a ceremonial address to the nation. 
This approach reflects the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility while ensuring that the significance of Independence Day is duly honoured. By scaling down the celebrations, the administration aims to allocate resources more effectively to critical sectors that require urgent funding.
