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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Source: The Independent Ghana