Government has declared Thursday, August 4, 2022 as a statutory holiday, in commemoration of Founders' Day.

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A statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, said; "The general public is hereby informed that Thursday, August 4, 2022 which marks Founders' Day is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country."

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Founders' Day is a national public holiday marked annually to commemorate the contributions of all the people, notably the "Big Six" who led the struggle for Ghana's independence.

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Previously, it was celebrated on September 21 as Founder's Day, but was changed by President Akufo-Addo during his first term of office, to Founders' Day on August 4.

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Founder's Day is also a day on which the Ghanaians take the opportunity to reflect the sacrifices of their fore-bearers who fought for Ghana's independence.

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Ghanaians also observe Founders' Day to include activities that will encourage the  people within the country and in the diaspora to accept Ghana as their homeland.

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Source: The Independent Ghana

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