Today Is Ghana’s National Day Of Prayer And Thanksgiving

Ghana today observes its inaugural National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving under the theme “Reset, Reflect and Renew for National Prosperity,” with Christian and Islamic services taking place in Accra to mark a national pause for gratitude, unity, and divine guidance.

The Christian service, held at the forecourt of Jubilee House, is being led by His Eminence Peter Cardinal Appiah Turkson, while the Islamic prayer will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Ghana National Mosque in Kanda, led by National Chief Imam Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu.

The event follows President John Dramani Mahama’s declaration of July 1 formerly observed as Republic Day as Ghana’s official National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, aimed at recognising the nation’s religious harmony and promoting spiritual renewal.

“Christians, Muslims and traditionalists we worship differently, but we work together as one people. This is a national treasure that we must never take for granted,” President Mahama said, reflecting on the country’s rich interfaith unity.

Cardinal Turkson, who arrived earlier this week, noted his deep honour at being asked to preach, stating, “If the President of your country calls, you can’t say no.” He also stressed the church’s role in national development and proposed collaborative projects, including a sustainable development initiative pioneered in Nigeria.

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Chair of the Planning Committee, called the day a historic moment of “reflection, gratitude, and unity,” and expressed hope that Ghana’s example would inspire other nations to embrace similar moments of national introspection.

Today’s observance marks the beginning of what the President envisions as an annual tradition a day when Ghanaians of all faiths come together to thank God, seek guidance, and reaffirm their commitment to peace, unity, and national prosperity.

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Source: Nkonkonsa.com