President John Mahama has announced his intention to reinstate July 1 as a statutory public holiday, restoring its significance as Republic Day and Senior Citizens Day in Ghana.
Speaking during his Thank You visit to the Western Region on Wednesday, February 5, President Mahama proposed that July 1 be observed as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, allowing Ghanaians to reflect and express appreciation for the nation's progress. "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.
To ensure a well-organised observance, Mr Mahama stated that he will appoint a committee of religious leaders to oversee preparations for the event.
Additionally, he confirmed that amendments to the Public Holidays Act will be presented to Parliament, to 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," Tags: July 1 President John Mahama Related to this story Mahama is not one for flamboyance - Felix Ofosu Kwakye Mahama swears in third batch of Ministers Constitution review exercise is not about any political party; it's about Ghana - Mahama Finance Minister inaugurates GoldBod Technical Committee to deliver operational framework Address trade barriers and invest in infrastructure to unlock intra-Africa trade potential - Mahama to AU Mahama has been bold and decisive in his appointments - Inusah Fuseini Volta Region has been the pillars of my political journey - Mahama Mahama swears in second batch of Ministers I don't have the power to remove IGP, authority rests with Mahama - Muntaka Take personal interest in and prosecute attackers of JoyNews journalists - GJA tells Mahama
