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Eid-ul-Adha: Monday July 11 declared public holiday

President Akufo-Addo has declared Monday, 11th July 2022 as a Public Holiday.

This is in accordance with section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2001 (601).

A statement issued by the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery said Saturday, 9th July 2022 marks ‘Eid-ul-Adha’ which is a Statutory Public Holiday.

But in view of the fact that the day falls on Saturday, the President has by an Executive Instrument (El) rather declared Monday a public holiday, “and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the statement added.

Source: Ghana/Kasapafmonline.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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