A legal practitioner and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team, Hamza Sayibu Suhuyini, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for restoring July 1 as Ghana’s Republic Day.

Suhuyini described the move as a powerful symbol of Ghana’s renewed commitment to democratic values and historical truth.

Speaking on TV3’s "New Day" on Tuesday, July 1, Suhuyini asserted that the reintroduction of Republic Day is not merely a ceremonial act but a profound political and historical statement.

“It’s important that this day has been declared once again Ghana’s Republic Day by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama,” Suhuyini stated.

“This is very, very important for the history of our country and a constant reminder of the resolve of the good people of this country to defend the historical antecedents of our democratic governance,” he added.

Suhuyini argued that the day serves as a national reminder that Ghana’s history and identity cannot be rewritten or ignored, regardless of political persuasion.

“This is not an opportunity for us to mock those who once sought to erase it. It’s a moment to remind them that the people of Ghana will always stand by their history,” he said.

Suhuyini linked the decision to what he termed the return of "true and honest leadership," adding that the current political atmosphere under Mahama already feels different.

“It truly feels like a holiday… The spirit is back,” he said.
Republic Day, originally celebrated on July 1 to mark Ghana’s transition to a republic in 1960, was scrapped as a public holiday in 2019.

Its return under Mahama’s administration is being viewed by many observers as an effort to reclaim national memory and reinforce civic values.

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