The city is being picked to host the events for the first time in the political history of the country.
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo announced in his state of the nation address last month that the national independence day celebration would be held in Tamale following the successful installation of a new King of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama after 17 years of a protracted chieftaincy dispute.
This means that the whole government machinery is being moved from Accra to Tamale with security contingents conveying all their apparatus to the Northern Region’s capital.
The event is expected to be hosted at the newly refurbished Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, one of the sporting venues which hosted the 2008 African Cup of Nations.
More than 10,000 students from senior high schools and basic school as well as security agencies have on Tuesday completed their rehearsals ahead of the historic event.
The military is expected to showcase its might to the residents of Tamale, something they will witness for the first time.
As a result, the Tamale Metropolis has experienced some facelift as shoulders of principal streets in the metropolis have been painted.
The 62nd independence celebration is on the theme: “Celebrating Peace and Unity”.
The President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou is penciled as special guest honour and would join his Ghanaian counterpart to inspect the parade.
The chairman of the planning committee of the celebration, Mr. Lord Commey told reporters that he was satisfied with the preparation so far and urged the residents to be law abiding before, during and after the event.
Ghana gained independence from Britain on March 6, 1957.
Since then the event has been nationally celebrated in Accra the capital city which is usually graced by the president and other high ranking public and private officials.