The Founder of the Progressive People’s Party, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has opined that Ghana does not need a holiday to commemorate the African Union Day.
25th May of every year is set aside as a statutory holiday in member countries in Africa.
[contextly_sidebar id=”2hPWp01Y20RZtuL7w37onj7AYIiGIKcI”]But Dr. Nduom in his recent post on Facebook said such holiday reduces productivity hence must be scrapped.
“Let’s get rid of it. This will be on my hit list as the President of the Republic of Ghana,” he added.
Though Dr. Nduom said he supports the commemoration of the AU day, he insisted that there is to build strong institutions, good economies and the empowerment of citizens.
“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.”
Below is Dr. Nduom’s full piece:
WE DO NOT NEED AN AFRICA DAY HOLIDAY – LETS GET RID OF IT.
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
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By: Godwin A. Allotey/citifmonline.com/Ghana
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