It was a surprising moment when some actors joined the 59th Independence Day parade to march.

President John Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Jerry John Rawlings, as well as some patrons, could not hide their amusement.

The actors who were dressed like colonial police included Agya Koo, Kyeiwaa, Bob Okala, Kwaku Manu, Charsey and Mr Beautiful.

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