Get rid of unproductive AU holiday – Nduom

Founder of the Progressive People’s Party Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has called for the revocation of the Au Day as a holiday in Ghana.

According to the business magnate, Africa cannot continue to be observing one holiday to the other when it has a lot of work to do to catch up with the rest of the world.

Today May 25 is observed as a holiday across the African continent. Today’s holiday marks the 53rd African Union day.

In a statement to express his displeasure about the day, the 2012 flagbearer of the PPP said he will get rid of the AU holiday if he becomes President of the country.

"Let's get rid of it. This will be on my hit list as the President of the Republic of Ghana".

Below are details of the statement by Dr. Nduom

Another holiday, to celebrate Africa Day? Why? I am for commemorating this day to remember those who fought for our liberation and independence and to think through what we must do to guarantee African people a high quality of life.

But we need to WORK for stronger institutions, good economies across the continent and prosperity for our people. These will not be achieved through holiday upon holiday. We lose productivity and reduce the opportunity to become competitive nations this way.

Let's get rid of it. This will be on my hit list as the President of the Republic of Ghana.

Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom