The Chairman of the Planning Committee for the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has cautioned Ghanaians against wearing any political party attire during the event on Tuesday July 1st,2025.
He stressed that the event is a national one hence participants must wear white or any other attire that portrays patriotism or features the national colours.
Mr Ankrah gave the warning on Thursday at the Media launch of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving at the Accra International Conference Centre.
The event is on the theme “Reflect, Reset and Renew for National Prosperity.”
The chairman stressed that as the nation prepares for the event, it is imperative for Ghanaians to renew their commitment towards building a prosperous and peaceful Ghana for the next generation.
He told Ghanaians to avoid the culture of blame, greed and impunity and rather embrace truth, discipline and a shared sense of duty.
Journey
Mr Ankrah observed that the journey to spiritual renewal and National prosperity requires Ghanaians to remain committed and steadfast.
“We are challenged to reset, and abandon the culture of blame, greed and impunity and apathy and rather embrace truth, discipline and a shared sense of duty. We cannot continue doing things the same way and expect different results” he stated.
Making references to verses in both the Holy Bible and the Quran, Mr Ankrah reminded Ghanaians that unless the Lord builds the house the builders will do that in vain.
“As a National planning committee we are made up of leaders from diverse religious backgrounds and we work in absolute harmony without division, tension and pro bono or without pay” the chairman added.
He pointed out that “Ghana is worth praying for” and appealed to the media to help whip up public interest in the forthcoming event.
“Let us reflect, reset and renew for national prosperity,let us think deeply. Let us turn this day into Ghana's turning point. This is sacred moment. We are called to reflect from where we've come from as a people” Mr Ankrah observed.
Sustainability, suggestions
The Head of Publicity for the Planning Committee, Father Michael Quaicoe, spoke to AGTV on measures being put in place to ensure sustainability of the National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day which includes ensuring a legal backing to the event.
An Online Journalist, Kobby Kyei, suggested that going forward the event should be made more inclusive particularly involving children who are the future leaders of the nation.
Background
President John Dramani Mahama, in fulfilment of his campaign promise, officially declared Republic Day, the 1st of July of every year, as Ghana’s official National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.
The day is to foster National unity, spiritual reflection and to express appreciation to God and the people of Ghana for the nation's blessings and achievements. In that regard, the committee has cautioned the public against wearing any political party attire stressing that participants should wear white or any other attire that portrays patriotism or features the national colours.
The event will be held in two parts. The first part is a Christian service to be held at the forecourt of the State House at 8:00am while the second part, the Muslim service, will be held at the Ghana National Mosque in Kanda on the same day at 12:30pm.
