ACCRA, Ghana – A delegation from the National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day Planning Committee, led by its Chairman Hon. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru I, the Ga Mantse, today, June 5, 2025. The purpose of the visit was to formally seek the King’s blessings and support for the upcoming National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day, scheduled for July 1, 2025.
This significant initiative, spearheaded by President John Dramani Mahama, aims to inspire spiritual reflection, foster national gratitude, and promote renewed unity among the people of Ghana. The choice to engage traditional leaders like the Ga Mantse highlights the committee’s commitment to ensuring broad participation and acceptance across the nation’s diverse communities.
The National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day, which will be observed across all 16 regions and 261 districts of Ghana, will feature both Christian and Islamic services. A Christian service is slated for the forecourt of the State House, followed by Islamic prayers at the National Mosque in Kanda.
The day’s theme, “Reflect, reset and renew for national prosperity,” encourages Ghanaians to transcend partisan, religious, and ethnic differences, focusing instead on collective prayer for the country’s development and spiritual well-being. This voluntary, patriotic effort by the committee is seen as a crucial step towards fostering a culture of gratitude and unity for Ghana’s continued peace and stability.
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