Description
The bollard from Accra, capital of Ghana, is ornamented with the country flag. It was designed in 1957 on the occasion of the country’s independence and replaced the British flag, the Union Jack. Theodosia Okoh, the designer of the flag, explained its significance in the following way: “I decided in favour of the three colours – red, gold, and green – because of Ghana’s geography. Ghana is located in the tropics and boasts rich green vegetation. The gold represents our country’s mineral wealth, and the red colour the memory of all those who died or fought for the country’s freedom. The black star symbolises African liberation and unity in the struggle against colonialism.”
