Ghana

As Ghana marks another Independence Day celebration on March 6th, it is crucial to reflect on the essence of the struggle for self-rule and examine whether the ideals of freedom and self-determination have truly been upheld. Was independence genuinely worth it, and is Ghana truly independent? These questions remain central to national discourse. To explore them, we turn to Ussher Fort_ a silent witness to centuries of oppression and resilience. Historian Samuel Akwa, head of education at the Ghana Museum and officer in charge at Christiansborg, along with young Ghanaians, provide critical insights into whether the nation has truly achieved independence or remains entangled in dependency on former colonial powers.