“July 1 Is Ghana’s Real Birthday” — Mahama On Making It A Statutory Holiday Again

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the reinstatement of July 1 Republic Day as a statutory public holiday, now designated as Ghana’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.

Speaking at the 2025 Supernatural Empowerment Summit on May 4 at Perez Chapel in Accra, Mahama underscored the historical and spiritual importance of the date, calling it the day “the true Ghana was born.”

“July 1 is our Republic Day our real birthday as a nation. Though we gained independence in 1957, we remained a dominion under the British Empire,” he explained. “It was on July 1, 1960, that we became a republic and fully severed colonial ties. That’s the day Ghana truly became Ghana.”

Mahama said the restored holiday will be observed with nationwide prayers and thanksgiving, involving both Christian and Muslim communities. A special task force has been established to coordinate commemorative events.

“As the bishop said, we will rest on that day and give thanks to God for the gift of our nation,” the former president affirmed.

@the1957news President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to reinstating July 1st as a national holiday. Speaking at the Perez Dome on Sunday, May 4, President Mahama stated that the day, once restored, will be dedicated to prayer and thanksgiving to God for the peace and stability Ghana continues to enjoy. #the1957news #PresidentMahama ♬ original sound – The1957News

Source: Nkonkonsa.com