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Ghana will henceforth honor July 1st, which is customarily observed as Republic Day, as the nation’s official National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, according to President John Mahama.
The President made the announcement at the new national event’s planning committee’s inauguration. Ghana continues to enjoy peace and unity, which he warned should not be taken for granted.
At the function, President Mahama said, “One of Ghana’s greatest blessings is the harmony with which we practice our diverse faiths. 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.”
He added that Ghana is a shining example of religious tolerance in a divided world, citing both the Bible and the Qur’an. “In Ghana, we shine as an example of our unity in diversity in a world where religion often divides,” he remarked.
President Mahama emphasized the need of peaceful cooperation by quoting Romans 12:18 from the Bible and Sura Al-Hujurat Chapter 49:13 from the Qur’an.
“This is the spirit with which we must move forward, and so with conviction, reverence and unity of purpose, I hereby declare the Republic Day 1st of July of every year also as Ghana’s official National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving,” he declared.
Former Minister Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, who has vowed to make the day significant and unifying for all Ghanaians, will chair the event’s planning committee.
“We assure you, Mr. President, and the good people of Ghana that we will discharge our duties with diligence and dedication,” Mr. Afriyie Ankrah stated in his remarks. We are aware of the gravity of the duty that has been placed upon us.
He went on to say that the occasion will serve as a spiritual journey for the country as well as another national celebration.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
