September 23, revealed as Kwame Nkrumah's Holiday

This was revealed in a staement signed by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Derry

September 23, revealed as Kwame Nkrumah's Holiday
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, first President of Ghana

The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo has declared September 23, as a public Holiday to be observed by inhabitants of the country.

The day has been declared as a time of celebrating Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah therefore the General public is informed to honor it as an additional holiday to be observed every year.

 "The President of the Republic of Ghana has by Executive Instrument (E.I)’ declared Monday, 23rd September 2019 as an additional Public Holiday to be observed as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day throughout the country" revealed in a statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Derry.

 

STATEMENT

Declaration of Monday, 23rd September 2019 As A Public Holiday

The general public is hereby reminded that Saturday, 21st September 2019 which marks Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day, is a statutory Public Holiday.

However, in view of the fact that 21st September 2019 falls on a Saturday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana has by Executive Instrument (E.I)’ declared Monday, 23rd September 2019 as an additional Public Holiday to be observed as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day throughout the country.

Signed
Ambrose Dery (Mp)
Minister For The Interior
Issued in Accra on Wednesday, 18th September 2019