Independence day parade

6 th March was Ghana's independence day. We went to see the parade. One wonders when nations did not have freedom, the leaders were so accessible. Their lives were a lot threatened then. But leaders of free nations seem so distant and afraid. The president was recognized by the amount of security surrounding his car. The ex president could be seen from the window of his car and he waved to the crowds. But the traditional leader walked bare feet among the crowds. I realized then that I can only connect to a leader who connects to me in the crowd.