The Savannah regional minister, Hon. Saeed Muhazu Jibril has made a clarion call on citizens of the Savannah region to sustain the region’s peace and unity toward the nation’s general election coming up in the next nine (9) months.
Addressing the 67th Independence Anniversary Day celebration parade on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Damongo Seniors High School Park, the Minister said not only are they celebrating Ghana’s independence, but its democracy as well, and that the theme for the anniversary “Our Democracy, Our Pride” makes the occasion a double celebration for us,” He added.
The Regional Minister added that the theme enjoins citizens to celebrate themselves for opting for multiparty democracy and sustaining the fourth republic for a good 32 years continuously.
He also said that this celebration of independence is a time for citizens to recognize the sacrifices made by the forebearers in the struggle for independence and to reaffirm the commitment to upholding the principle of democracy that governs citizens as a nation.
“For us in the Savannah region, democracy has been more rewarding upon the creation of the region, the fruits of which include improved infrastructure, and access to education, healthcare, and empowerment of our youth and women”. He said.
Ahead of the 2024 general election, the Savannah Regional Minister urged the people to cherish the present democratic dispensation as the all-time best.
“Ladies and gentlemen, as we are all aware, this year is an election year; the December 2024 elections are only a few months away. The theme, Our Democracy, Our Pride, should also motivate us to have a positive disposition for the coming elections” he motivated.
Some schools were given awards for being emerging best in the match pass.
For the KG category, Jakpa KG secured a 3rd position putting the Damongo KG, and St. Anne Block ‘B’ in the 2nd and 1st positions respectively.
In the Primary Schools Category, Damongo Primary School holds the 3rd position, Mole Primary School in the 2nd position, and Cathedral Primary School in the 1st position.
Yagbon Junior High School Block ‘B’ clocked the 3rd position, placing Jakpa Junior High School ‘B’ in the 2nd position, and Girls Model Junior High School emerging winners in the Junior High School category.
For the second cycle institution category, Damongo Senior High School was announced 3rd position with St Anne Girls Senior High School coming in 2nd position, and Ndewura Jakpa Senior High Technical School announced 1st Position.
The 67th Independence day parade in the Savannah Region comprises personnel drawn form the 155 Armored Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Immigration Service, and the Ghana National Fire Service together with the Damongo Senior High School army Cadet, Ndewura Jakpa Senior High School Fire Cadet, Damongo Town Boys Scout, and 33 schools from Savannah Region comprising 10 KG, 10 Primary Schools, 10 Junior High School and 3 Senior High School
