On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang arrived at the Nationalism Park in Osu, Accra, as the Special Guest of Honour to commemorate the 78th Anniversary of the 1948 Christiansborg Crossroads Shooting incident.
The solemn ceremony, attended by high-ranking government officials, military leaders, and families of the fallen, honors the three ex-servicemen—Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey—whose deaths sparked the 1948 Accra riots and accelerated Ghana’s journey toward independence.
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| H.E Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang |
Highlights of the Commemorative Service
The event featured traditional military honors and symbolic gestures of remembrance:
Wreath Laying: Vice President Opoku-Agyemang laid the first wreath on behalf of the Government and people of Ghana.
Security Wreaths: Additional wreaths were laid by the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, on behalf of the Ghana Armed Forces, and by the Inspector General of Police on behalf of other security services.
Traditional & Veteran Tribute: Wreaths were also presented by the Veterans Administration of Ghana (VAG), traditional leaders, and representatives of the families of the three fallen heroes.
The Last Post: The ceremony included the sounding of the "Last Post," a one-minute silence, and the "Reveille," honoring the courage of the veterans who marched peacefully to present a petition to Governor Sir Gerald Creasy in 1948.
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