44th Change of Guards held at the Presidency

By Iddi Yire, GNA

Accra, July 7, GNA – The Infantry contingent of the Ghana Armed Forces on Monday, July 7, took over guard duties from the Ghana Air Force at the Presidency in Accra.

The 44th Guard Change Over Ceremony was reviewed by President John Dramani Mahama, the Commander-In-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces.

The Infantry which took over from the Ghana Air Force, will be on be guard duty at the Presidency for the next three months.

The event was witnessed by students and staff of Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, and students from other schools.

The Delegation from Bole Senior High School was led by the Headmaster, Mr Abubakari Mahama Salia, whereas that of KNUST was led by the Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor David Asamoah.

The ceremony represents a regular rotation of security guards for the presidential residence, ensuring continuous and varied security coverage by different military branches.

According to the Presidency, the invitation was extended to the students and staff of the two institutions as part of efforts to demystify perceptions about the seat of Government and to motivate the students to be patriotic.

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Caption:

1. President John Dramani Mahama

2. Infantry at the handing over parade

3. Students of Bole Bamboi Senior High School