Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover has criticized the reported GH¢1.5 million cost of this year’s Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House, calling the amount excessive.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Titus Glover said he strongly disagrees with the government’s reported expenditure, insisting that an event held within the presidency should not have incurred such a high cost.
“I have a huge problem with it. I totally disagree with the government for saying that GH¢1.5 million was spent on the Independence Day celebration,” he stated.
He compared the current approach to that of the previous administration led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, which rotated the national celebration across different regions.
The former Tema East MP noted that celebrations were previously hosted in cities including Ho, Tamale, Kumasi, and Cape Coast. According to him, moving the event across regions allowed citizens nationwide to experience the celebration and promoted the rich culture and heritage of various parts of the country.
While acknowledging that organizing national events across multiple regions may incur costs, Titus Glover maintained that the benefits of cultural promotion and national inclusion make it worthwhile.
He therefore argued that decentralizing the Independence Day celebration is more beneficial than centralizing it in Accra, as it enables citizens from different regions to feel part of the national celebration while showcasing Ghana’s diverse cultural identity.
Source: adomonline.com
