President Mahama to reinstate 1st July as republic day
Prez Mahama confirmed that the proposed amendments will include provisions for an extra holiday to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, a long-standing request from the Muslim community.
President John Mahama has announced plans to reinstate 1st July as a statutory holiday, recognising Republic Day and Senior Citizens Day in Ghana.
During his “Thank You” Tour in the Western Region, he announced amendments to the Public Holidays Act to restore the holiday.
The President also revealed plans to appoint a committee of religious leaders to oversee preparations for the celebration.
“Nana nom, my brothers and sisters, will soon present to Parliament amendments to the Public Holidays Act in order that we can restore July 1st as a holiday.
“We will have the opportunity as a nation soon to pray and give thanks to the Almighty God, as enjoined by the Holy Book that says, ‘In all things, give thanks,’” he stated.
The President declared 1 July a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving for Ghanaians to reflect on and celebrate the nation’s progress.
“We will thank God for his beautiful blessings on our nation, Ghana, and I’ll soon announce a planning committee made up of religious leaders to plan the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.
“I propose that this National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving should be held on 1st July, which is also our Republic Day and also marks Senior Citizens’ Day.”
He confirmed amendments will add a holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr, fulfilling a longstanding request from Ghana’s Muslim community.
“In the amendment of the Public Holidays Act, we shall also make provision to fulfill our promise to the Muslim community of an extra holiday to mark the Muslim Festival of Eid al-Fitr,” he said.
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