The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to establish an annual national day of prayer and thanksgiving if elected president in the 2024 election.
The former President proposed this day as a means to unite all faiths in expressing gratitude and seeking divine guidance for Ghana.
“So we will hold a national day of prayers for both the Christian and Muslim communities so that all of us together will continue to intercede for God to open the gates for Ghana so that our country will prosper,” he declared.
Mr. Mahama made this announcement during a meeting with religious leaders in Ho, Volta Region, as part of his campaign tour.
“We will give thanks to God for all that God has done for us because he said count your blessings and if you appreciate what the Lord has done for you he will do even more for you,” he noted.
He emphasized the importance of giving thanks to God for His blessings and noted that appreciation often leads to further blessings.
Drawing from biblical references and practices observed in other countries, he underscored the significance of thanksgiving in every situation.
“Even though God expect to work hard to improve our circumstances, also recognize that spiritually you must intercede for God to open the gates for you and so in the United States, in Zambia and so many countries I have been to, I have been invited to a National thanksgiving and prayers dedication and so we intend to introduce a national day of prayer and thanksgiving,” Mr Mahama added.