Three days before independence was formally declared, March 3 marked a critical period of the final preparations, rehearsals, and diplomatic coordination ahead of the historic transition to independence. As Ghana prepares to commemorate its 69th Independence in few days, GhanaWeb takes readers down the memory lane, revisiting some notable events that took place on March 3, 1957. Final security coordination in AccraAuthorities held crucial security briefings to ensure a smooth and incident-free independence celebration. With thousands expected to converge in Accra, security arrangements were reviewed around key ceremonial grounds, including the Polo Grounds — now known as Independence Square. Consultations led by Kwame NkrumahPrime Minister Kwame Nkrumah met with close associates to review his historic independence speech.

Source: GhanaWeb March 03, 2026 16:01 UTC