General News of Wednesday, 28 March 2007

Source: Sunday World

37 to be named after Busia?

As part of the year long Golden Jubilee celebrations, Sunday World can authoritatively reveal that a lot of roundabouts, national monuments, intersections and streets will be named after leading Ghanaian heroes.

One such edifice which has got tongues wagging is the covered statue at the 37 intersection.

We can reveal today that the 'Hidden Man' is no other than Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia. Remembering and honouring heroes and outstanding statesmen in any society is a world-wide phenomenon. The practice dates back to ancient times. Ghana has followed this practice and has built monuments in remembrance of some key leaders. The Golden jubilee celebration has afforded a good opportunity to honour more such heroes.

We can also authoritatively reveal that the six busts at the airport roundabout, the main entry point to the country, Airport Roundabout, will be renamed the Big Six roundabout whilst Cantonments roundabout will be named after President Akuffo Addo.

Ex President Hilla Limann will have a major street named after him. Our deep throat sources also have hinted that the newly built stadium in Tamale will be named after the only living Former Head of State, J.J. Rawlings. The Alajo Overhead will also be named after Paa Grant.