Jane Opoku-Agyemang Consoles Little Girl Who Cried After Hearing 1948 Crossroads Shooting Story
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Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has consoled a young girl who became emotional after hearing the story of the three military officers who were killed during the 1948 Crossroads shooting.
The tragic event, which led to the Accra riots and played a major role in Ghana’s fight for independence, moved the little girl to tears, drawing the attention of the Vice President.
During a visit to a school in Accra, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and her team were engaging students in a discussion about Ghana’s history. As the story of Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey was told, the young girl could not hold back her emotions. She wept as she listened to how the three unarmed soldiers were shot while marching peacefully to demand their unpaid benefits from the British colonial government.
Seeing how deeply touched the girl was, Professor Opoku-Agyemang stopped to comfort her. She stood beside the girl, wiped her tears.
The touching moment has since gained attention on social media, with many praising Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang for showing compassion and reminding the younger generation about Ghana’s struggle for freedom. Many people believe that moments like these help keep history alive and inspire young Ghanaians to appreciate the sacrifices made for the country’s independence.
The 1948 Crossroads shooting was a tragic event that played a key role in Ghana’s fight for independence where three ex-servicemen, Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey were shot and killed by British police while peacefully marching to demand their unpaid benefits. Their deaths led to violent protests across Accra and increased calls for independence.
