Christians and Muslims in the West Gonja municipality took turns to join the rest of the nation on Tuesday to mark the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving under the theme: “Reset, Reflect, and Renew for National Prosperity.” The event, observed nationwide, was officially declared by President John Dramani Mahama to coincide with Republic Day, July 1, as a time for national reflection, gratitude, and spiritual renewal.
Leading the christian prayer session in Damongo was the Very Reverend Amadu Razack, Head Pastor of the Methodist Church of Ghana, Damongo Society, who called on Ghanaians—irrespective of political, ethnic, or religious background—to view the day as a moment of renewal of mind, attitude, and national purpose.
“Let the mind of Christ be in you,” Reverend Razack preached, referencing Philippians Chapter 2. “Ghana needs a renewal of mind, a renewal of attitude toward wealth and our nation. If we do not change our mindset, no amount of prayers will save this country.”
He lamented the culture of corruption, where individuals entrusted with national resources divert them for personal gain, often under the cover of religious piety. “You see them in mosques on Fridays and in churches on Sundays, praising God after stealing from the nation,” he declared. “We cannot have justice and prosperity without accountability.”
Reverend Razack also issued a passionate appeal to religious leaders to stand up and speak the truth, regardless of political consequences. “Some of us are afraid to speak, because we fear we’ll lose favor or access. But God is crying for justice and righteousness. Without it, Ghana will never see true development.”
Joining him at the event, the Savannah Regional Minister, Hon. Salisu Be-Awuribe, echoed similar sentiments. He urged religious leaders to hold political figures accountable when they stray from the path of integrity. “When politicians go astray, the country will be doomed,” he warned. “It is your sacred duty to speak truth to power, without fear or favor.”
Hon. Salisu Be-Awuribe also underscored the importance of national unity, especially in a region as diverse as Savannah. He commended Ghana’s sustained peace and stability amid global unrest and conflict. “We are grateful to God for peace. Many nations are not as fortunate,” he said.
The minister further used the occasion to rally support in the fight against illicit drug abuse among the youth in the region, calling it a growing threat to the future of young people, families, and communities.
In a heartfelt prayer, Minister Be-Awuribe invoked divine guidance for President Mahama, asking for God’s vision to lead the country towards renewal and prosperity. “May the President be led by God’s wisdom as he resets the nation for a better tomorrow,” he said, encouraging religious leaders to uphold the President and the nation in constant prayer.
The day’s event brought together Christians and Muslims from across the Damongo municipality. It served not only as a platform for prayer and thanksgiving but also as a national reminder that progress requires both spiritual grounding and moral responsibility.
Source: Padfm.com.gh/Kumatey Gorden/0243531604
