President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that his administration significantly reduced the budget for Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration, spending just GHC1 million out of the estimated GHC20 million initially allocated for the event.
Addressing the nation from the Jubilee House, the President explained the rationale behind the cost-cutting measure, emphasizing the need for financial prudence during the current economic climate.
“The state spent GHC15 million on last year’s celebration in Koforidua