It Is Regrettable Akufo-Addo Scrapped Republic Day as a Holiday – Mahama
Leader and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed concern over the removal of Republic Day from the list of national holidays.
He emphasized that the day, which commemorates the toil and sacrifices of Ghana’s forbearers led by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, was scrapped by President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration.
Ghana attained its republic status on July 1, 1960, becoming completely independent of British colonial rule and gaining the right to elect its own leader. The day has traditionally been observed as a public holiday to honour the sacrifices made by the nation’s founders.
Successive leaders, including military juntas, maintained this tradition until 2017, when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government led by Nana Akufo-Addo removed Republic Day from the national public holiday calendar.
On his Facebook wall on Monday, July 1, 2024, former President Mahama described the decision to scrap Republic Day as regrettable.
Full Comment of Mahama on Facebook:
“As we commemorate this year’s Republic Day, I invite you to remember the dedication, sacrifices, and commitment of our country’s forebearers, led by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, in their efforts to build a Ghana that benefits and creates opportunities for all its citizens.
“It is most regrettable that the current government has scrapped commemorating this important day as a public holiday. However, as we reflect on the significance of Republic Day, let us use this as a rallying call to rekindle the spirit of dedication and commitment that our forebearers demonstrated.
“We must continue building a better, renewed Ghana, where opportunities are created for everyone to thrive. On this Republic Day, let us reaffirm our allegiance to the principles of unity, peace, and progress for Ghana. Let us unite our efforts to ensure that the sacrifices of our predecessors were not in vain and that we continue to build a nation in which we can all take pride.
“Happy Republic Day to all of us. Let’s celebrate this day with pride and use it as a reminder of the collective work that still lies ahead to build the Ghana we all want and achieve our shared dreams.”
#LetsBuildGhanaTogether
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Source: Felix Nyaaba // expressnewsghana.com
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