Introduction As Ghana marks 68 years of independence, it is an opportune moment for deep reflection.

Independence was not merely a historical event; it was a sacrifice, a journey toward self-determination, and a promise to build a prosperous nation for generations yet unborn.

Dr.

Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president, declared that "The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa." Today, the real question is: What does independence mean to us now?