The Government has declared Monday, September 23 as a statutory public holiday in recognition of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, whose birthday falls on the day.
A statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery said “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”.
Read the entire statement below
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.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh
