Mahama leads 81st Remembrance Day commemoration in Accra

President John Mahama has led the commemoration of the 81st Annual Remembrance Day service at the Christiansborg War Cemetery in Accra, paying tribute to fallen soldiers of the First and Second World Wars and living veterans.

The ceremony, held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, featured flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies in honour of those who lost their lives in the two World Wars.

President Mahama, who is also Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), laid a wreath on behalf of the government and people of Ghana.

He was followed by the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, who laid a wreath on behalf of the Commonwealth and Allied countries, while Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Mohammed Hassan, laid one on behalf of the diplomatic community.

The Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, laid a wreath on behalf of the Ghana Armed Forces, while the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Veterans Administration Ghana, Rear Admiral Peter Kofi Faidoo (Rtd), laid one on behalf of veterans.

Nii Shippi Akwetey Atsu IV, representing the Osu Alata Mantse, Nii Kwabena Bonne V, also laid a wreath on behalf of traditional authorities.

President Mahama and other participants observed a minute’s silence in honour of the departed.

The President also signed the Book of Remembrance to reaffirm the nation’s gratitude and preserve the memory of the sacrifices made by Ghana’s fallen heroes.

In a sermon, the Director of Naval Religious Affairs, Very Reverend David Benedict Quayson, commended veterans for their courage and bravery in the line of duty.

He also urged personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces to remain committed to maintaining peace in Ghana and across the world.

The ceremony was attended by the Minister for Defence, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei; members of the Council of State; the Military High Command; heads of sister security services; members of the Diplomatic Corps; and representatives of the Veterans Administration Ghana.