Story by Sgt Wettey Prince

Photo by WOI Anku Mawuli

The Ghana Armed Forces, together with other security agencies, paid solemn tribute to fallen military personnel on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, as the nation marked the 81st Remembrance Day anniversary at the Christiansborg War Cemetery in Osu, Accra.

The ceremony honoured those who gave their lives in defence of peace, freedom and humanity. It also offered the nation a moment to reflect on the courage, dedication and selflessness of service men and women who paid the ultimate price. Veterans of the Veterans Administration Ghana took part in the proceedings as the country renewed its pledge to preserve the legacy of its heroes.

The President of the Ghana and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, who was the Guest of Honour of the solemn ceremony, laid the first wreath on behalf of the Government and people of Ghana. Subsequent wreaths were laid by the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, the British High Commissioner, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, the Chairman of the Veterans Administration, Ghana and the representative of the Osu Alata Mantse.

The Remembrance Day is an annual ceremony brings together military personnel, veterans, diplomatic representatives and other dignitaries to remember those who died in the First and Second World Wars, as well as Ghanaian and other service personnel who lost their lives in various military operations and peace support missions.

The occasion was steeped in military ceremonial tradition, featuring the sounding of the Last Post, a two-minute silence and the playing of Reveille in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.