President John Mahama intends to reestablish July 1 as a statutory public holiday, restoring its status as Republic Day and Senior Citizens Day in Ghana.
During his Thank You visit to the Western Region on Wednesday, February 5, President Mahama proposed that July 1 be designated as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, allowing Ghanaians to reflect on and show gratitude for the country’s accomplishments.
“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 told me.
To ensure a well-organized observance, Mr Mahama indicated that he will form a committee of religious leaders to monitor event preparations.
He also announced that revisions to the Public Holidays Act will be introduced in Parliament to restore July 1 as a statutory holiday.
“We will soon present to Parliament amendments to the Public Holidays Act in order that we can restore July 1 as a holiday.“
“In the amendments of the Republic Holidays Act, we shall also make provisions to fulfill our promise to the Muslim community of an extra holiday to mark the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr,” announced President Mahama.
