Ghana marked its Independence Day on 6th March 2026, and the Atiwa East District was not left out in the celebration. The district organized a march-pass to commemorate the occasion at the Anyinam Presbyterian School Park on Friday, 6th March 2026 under the theme “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope,” which emphasizes national unity, economic growth, and renewed optimism for the future of Ghana.The parade was inspected by the District Chief Executive for Atiwa East, Ernest Owusu Ntim. He was accompanied by the Atiwa East District Police Commander, Superintendent Alexander Teiku, together with the Parade Commander, ASI Boad who supervised the parade and ensured discipline and coordination among the participating contingents. About twenty (20) schools drawn from various basic schools within the Atiwa East District participated in the march-past. The participating schools displayed a high level of discipline, coordination, and patriotism during the parade. The celebration was also marked with cultural performances and poetry recitals by pupils from some of the participating schools. Two different schools presented cultural displays which showcased Ghanaian traditions and heritage, while two other schools performed poetry recitals highlighting the significance of independence, patriotism, and national development. The welcome address was delivered by the District Education Director, Madam Pearl Acquah. She began by recalling the historic declaration of independence on 6th March 1957 by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, highlighting that Ghana’s freedom was not merely a political milestone, but a call to responsibility, unity, and hard work. Reflecting on the 69th Independence Day under the theme “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope,” she emphasized that prosperity is built through discipline, innovation, education, and dedication. Madam Acquah stressed that education remains the most powerful
