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Today is Republic Day

Sun, 1 Jul 2001 Source: GNA

Today is the 41st anniversary of Ghana's Republic. On 1st July,1960 Ghana became a republic with Kwame Nkrumah as its first President.
2nd July is a Public Holiday

State luncheon for senior citizens on Republic Day

A state luncheon will be held on Sunday, July 1 at the Banquet Hall under the patronage of President John Agyekum Kufuor to commemorate the 41st anniversary of Ghana's Republic.

A statement signed in Accra by Mr James Ampadu, Acting Director, Information Services Department, said similar events would take place in the regional capitals.

It said there will the hoisting of the national flag and display of buntings on Thursday as part of the celebrations.
The theme for the anniversary is "Reconciliation for national unity and development."



Today is the 41st anniversary of Ghana's Republic. On 1st July,1960 Ghana became a republic with Kwame Nkrumah as its first President.
2nd July is a Public Holiday

State luncheon for senior citizens on Republic Day

A state luncheon will be held on Sunday, July 1 at the Banquet Hall under the patronage of President John Agyekum Kufuor to commemorate the 41st anniversary of Ghana's Republic.

A statement signed in Accra by Mr James Ampadu, Acting Director, Information Services Department, said similar events would take place in the regional capitals.

It said there will the hoisting of the national flag and display of buntings on Thursday as part of the celebrations.
The theme for the anniversary is "Reconciliation for national unity and development."



Source: GNA