By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu
President John Dramani Mahama has announced his plans 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 also to be observed as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, providing an opportunity for Ghanaians to reflect on the nation’s progress and express gratitude.
“We will soon have the opportunity as a nation to pray and give thanks to the Almighty God, as the Holy Book joins us: ‘In all things, give thanks,’” he said.
Mr. Mahama also announced plans to establish a committee of religious leaders to oversee preparations for the event.
Furthermore, he confirmed that his administration would present amendments to the Public Holidays Act in Parliament to formally restore July 1 as a statutory holiday.
“In the amendments to the Public Holidays Act, we shall also make provisions to fulfil our promise to the Muslim community of an additional holiday to mark Eid-ul-Fitr,” he added.
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