Mahama Promises Muslims An Additional Eid-Ul-Fitr Holiday If He Becomes President
- Former President John Mahama has promised Muslims an additional Eid holiday if he becomes President
- The NDC flagbearer said he wants Muslims to enjoy the Eid holidays at the end of Ramadan
- His promise is in response to concerns that the Muslim community members are unable to enjoy the public holiday at the end of Ramadan
Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised Muslims he will create an additional Eid holiday if he becomes President.
Mahama said he wants Muslims to enjoy the Eid holidays better at the end of Ramadan.
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There are concerns that Muslim community members cannot enjoy the public holiday at the end of Ramadan due to the 29 or 30-day rule for sighting the moon.
The former President said his government would work to ensure the holiday does not affect productivity.
He added that they would take out one other holiday to ensure Ghana has the same number of public holidays yearly.
On Friday, Mr Mahama spoke at the 63rd annual national conference of the Ghana Muslim Mission in Kumasi.
Akufo-Addo encourages Ghanaians to vote for Bawumia so Ghana can have a Zongo first lady
President Akufo-Addo has sparked controversy by stating that Ghana will have its first Zongo First Lady if Vice President Bawumia wins the 2024 election.
The comment, made during a speech in Nima, has been criticized by some Ghanaians as demeaning to Zongo communities.
Akufo-Addo's remark has ignited discussions about identity, representation, and political discourse in the country.
Some Ghanaians took issue with the President's comment, interpreting it as demeaning to Zongo communities.
Nana Ohene Ntow Says NPP Made A Mistake Electing Bawumia As Presidential Candidate
However, Nana Ohene Ntow, former NPP General Secretary, criticized the party's choice of Bawumia for the 2024 elections, claiming Ghana's economy worsened under his leadership.
He expresses concern about the economy, stating it's so bad it requires IMF intervention.
Ntow, recently expelled from NPP, cites his support for Alan Kyerematen as a reason for expulsion and remains unfazed by the party's decision.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
