The month of March is observed in Ghana as 'Ghana Month.' Month-long activities are held by various organisations to commemorate the attainment of independence from the British on 6th March 1957.
To mark this year's celebration, 3news.com has decided to highlight the contributions of all members of the 'Big Six' whose efforts culminated in the declaration of independence from colonial rule on 6th March 1957.
The Big Six are: Kwame Nkrumah - General Secretary of United Gold Cost Convention (UGCC), Founder of Convention People's Party (CPP) first Prime Minister and first President of Ghana.
Ako Adjei - founding member of the UGCC.
