President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana’s peaceful religious coexistence as one of the country’s greatest blessings that must never be taken for granted.
Speaking at a gathering in Accra on Friday, April 25, the President said despite the diversity of faiths—Christianity, Islam, and traditional religion—Ghanaians have managed to live and work together in unity.
“One of Ghana’s greatest blessings is the harmony with which we practice our diverse faiths—Christians, Muslims, traditionalists—we worship differently, but we work together as one people. This is a national treasure that we must never take for granted in a world where religion often divides,” President Mahama said.
The President emphasized that it is this spirit of unity and tolerance that will guide the country’s development and national life.
He quoted both the Qur’an and the Bible to stress the need for continued peace and cooperation among religious groups.
It was at the same event that President Mahama officially announced that July 1, traditionally celebrated as Ghana’s Republic Day, will now also be observed as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.
He explained that the move, which was a campaign promise of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2024 elections, is meant to renew the country’s commitment and reverence to God.
According to him, the day will be set aside annually to pray for national peace, stability, and prosperity, while reflecting on Ghana’s spiritual heritage and values of tolerance, love, and mutual respect.
