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General News of Monday, 7 March 2016

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Independence anniversary brochure riddled with errors

Screen shot of one of the errors Screen shot of one of the errors

Call it typos, grammatical errors or spelling mistakes, whichever way, Ghana became a laughing stock in the eyes of the world, after series of blunders were spotted in the interpretive brochures used for the 59th Independence Day Anniversary on Sunday.

Reading through the content carefully, words such as Coat of Arms was spelt Coat of Arm.

As if that was not enough, the description that followed leaves much to be desired. The author of the brochure embarrassingly struggled to string words together to make sense, lots of the information in there were ambiguous and deceptive.

Below are some screen shots of the texts which were riddled with errors












The myriad discrepancies identified in the brochure ended up confusing the audience rather than serving its purpose of informing them. Some were utterly amazed wondering if the shoddy piece of work was paid for.

The development, however, attracted a storm of criticism from a section of the public, as some took to social media to vent their spleen.

Read below reactions to this blunder on social media

Chai.Do you see what I see?

Posted by Hon Rodney IbnAtlef-Boateng on Sunday, March 6, 2016

Independence Day Quiz:Carefully read the first page of Ghana's 59th anniversary brochure and identify the instances of...

Posted by Hon Rodney IbnAtlef-Boateng on Sunday, March 6, 2016

Another delightful read from the Ghana@59 brochure.You have to smile at the poor grammar if you want to retain your sanity.

Posted by Hon Rodney IbnAtlef-Boateng on Sunday, March 6, 2016

Dear Kofi OfosuYou and your people are hereby ordered to stop spreading the vile rumour that yaanom appointed Bukom...

Posted by Hon Rodney IbnAtlef-Boateng on Sunday, March 6, 2016

Errors everywhere.Check the theme.

Posted by Hon Rodney IbnAtlef-Boateng on Sunday, March 6, 2016


A parade of school children, workers, voluntary organisations and security services on Sunday converged at the Black Star Square in Accra to commemorate the 59th Independence Day anniversary.
The celebration was also observed throughout the country.