Thousands of Ghanaians today, March 6, 2020, have converged at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi for the celebration of the 63rd Independence Day.

This is the first time, such event has been moved to the Ashanti Region, after 62 years of Independence.

There is heavy military presence as representatives of the various military and paramilitary bodies take positions to ensure and maintain law and order.

The National Disaster Management Organisation, staff of the Ghana Health Service, among others are also strategically placed with their tents and equipment to ensure that any eventuality is adequately handled.

One-hundred-and-fifty Diplomats are expected to grace the 63rd independence anniversary celebration of the Republic of Ghana, slated for Friday, March 06, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi, the capital of the Asanti Region.

Watch a Livestream of the programme below: