President John Dramani Mahama this evening extended a warm welcome to Peter Cardinal Appiah Turkson upon his arrival in Accra. The celebrated Ghanaian cleric has returned home to deliver the sermon at Ghana’s inaugural National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving—a momentous occasion instituted by President Mahama to foster unity, reflection, and gratitude across the nation.
Expressing his appreciation, President Mahama thanked Cardinal Turkson for answering the call to lead the interfaith ceremony, which will feature both Christian and Muslim prayers. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, marks the beginning of an annual observance on July 1st dedicated to national prayer and thanksgiving.
In his remarks, Cardinal Turkson reflected on the honor of being invited to preach, stating with humility, “If the President of your country calls, you can’t say no.” He underscored the crucial role of collaboration between the church and government in promoting development and strengthening Ghana’s democratic values.
Cardinal Turkson also touched on the Church’s growing engagement with global challenges, highlighting a Catholic-led sustainability initiative currently being piloted in Nigeria. He noted plans to expand the program worldwide, with an eye on leveraging existing Church networks to advance environmental stewardship and community resilience.
As the country prepares for this historic day of unity and reflection, the presence of Cardinal Turkson lends both spiritual gravitas and a reaffirmation of the enduring bond between faith and leadership in Ghana’s national journey.
