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Ghana: 77th anniversary Christianborg crossroad shooting held in Accra

Ghana: 77th anniversary Christianborg crossroad shooting held in Accra

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Ghanaian Times
Published on 2025-03-03 08:50:09

 The Vice Presi­dent, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on Friday led the flag-raising and wreath laying ceremony to com­memorate the 77th anniversary of the February 28, 1948 Christian­borg Crossroad shooting incident.

The shooting, which led to the death of three ex-service­men – Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe and Private Odartey – was the impetus for the 1948 riots, a catalyst for the Gold Coast’s final push for independence.

Held annually, the ceremony…

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