Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has sent a congratulatory message on behalf of the Russian government to Ghana as the country celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary.
According to him, he is convinced that further development of a constructive bilateral dialogue and partnership will meet the interest of both countries in “contributing to the peace and security” on the African continent.
“I wish you good health and every success, as well as happiness and prosperity to all your compatriots. Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the National Holiday of the Republic of Ghana – the Independence Day.”
Vladmir Putin
Similarly, the US government sent its best wishes to Ghana as the country marks 65 years of independence. In the spirit of celebration and on behalf of the US government, Antony J. Bliken, Secretary of State, in a press release issued today, Sunday, March 6, 2022, congratulated all Ghanaians home and abroad on the anniversary of Ghana’s independence.
“We value the long-standing partnership between the United States and Ghana, which has advanced our mutual economic, security, public health, human rights, and democratic governance interests.”
US statement
According to the US, a recent meeting between President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Harris in September 2021, and another with Vice President Dr. Mahammudu Bawumia in January is a reaffirmation of the strong bilateral friendship existing between the two countries.
“On this occasion, we reflect on our shared history and many people-to-people ties, and recommit ourselves to deepening our partnership. We also commend Ghana on its commitment to democracy in its leadership of the Economic Community of West African States”.
US statement
Barbadian PM addresses Ghanaians on Independence day
Addressing the gathering, the special guest of honour for this year’s Independence Day celebration, Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, called on Ghanaians to disregard the idea of a disparity between first-class and second-class global citizens, noting that developing states should “work together in solidarity to fight the battles of our time”.
“We must never, never accept that there can be first-class or second-class citizens in this world. And we equally assert today that there cannot be first-class and second-class nations in the global community”.
PM Mottley
According to PM Mottley, Ghana’s “anchor 65 years ago” is what allows individuals now to stand tall and proud, even as “we see the ugly face rearing itself again like racism and imperialism across our world”.
“Challenging as they appear to be, quickly as they’re coming at us, for whether it is the climate crisis that affects us or whether it is the scourge of war that is raising its head yet again or whether it is the assertion by some who have not been elected to take power from those who were duly elected, we have a duty to stand tall and protect the principles of democracy and the principles that are anchored in our constitution and the principles that we committed to in the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant On Civil And Political Rights”.
PM Mottley
