Ghana commemorates 78th anniversary of 28th February Crossroads Shooting

Ghana pays tribute to 1948 heroes at 78th anniversary observance

Ghana on Saturday marked the 78th anniversary of the 28th February Crossroads Shooting with a solemn flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony to honour three ex-servicemen whose deaths helped ignite the country’s struggle for independence. The event, held at the historic Christianborg Crossroads, commemorated Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe and Private Odartey Lamptey, who were shot in 1948 while marching to present a petition to then Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Sir Gerald Creasy.

By Caleb Ahinakwah