Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Chairman of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, has advised Ghanaians not to wear political party attire to the upcoming National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. He emphasized that the event aims to promote unity, inclusiveness, and a shared commitment to building a prosperous and peaceful Ghana for future generations, rather than fostering political division.
“The attire must be white, celebratory, featuring national colours but no party colours,” he stressed. Speaking at the media launch of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Accra on Friday, May 30, Afriyie Ankrah outlined the vision and significance of the occasion. The event, themed “Reflect, Reset, and Renew for National Prosperity,” is scheduled to take place on July 1, 2025.
He explained that the day is designed to bring together Christians, Muslims, and practitioners of other faiths in a unified act of reflection, renewal, and commitment to national harmony and development. As part of the day’s activities, the Christian segment will be held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Muslim prayers will follow this at the National Mosque from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
Highlighting the purpose behind the national observance, Afriyie Ankrah described the institution of July 1 as a “bold and unifying decision,” inviting all Ghanaians, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation, to gather in gratitude and hope. “This is a sacred moment. We are called to reflect on where we’ve come from as a people our triumphs, mistakes, resilience, and potential.”
He urged citizens to see the day as a challenge to reset the nation’s mindset, moving away from a culture of blame, greed, and apathy, and embracing truth, discipline, and shared responsibility. “This event is a call to national humility, which transcends religious boundaries. Whether you are Christian, Muslim, or a practitioner of Traditional beliefs, lift your prayers to your God and seek divine favour for Ghana,” he continued.
Afriyie Ankrah noted that although religious practices may differ, the shared hope for a better Ghana unites all. He also called on the media to play a vital role in promoting the initiative, urging them to use their platforms to support what he described as a patriotic, not political or profit-driven cause. “You are the loudspeakers of the nation. You shape the national conversation and influence hearts and minds daily. We are asking every media house from radio to television, from print to online, to lend their platforms to this cause,” he said.
“Help us carry this message of hope, reflection, and renewal across every region and every home. Let July 1 not just be another date, let it be the beginning of a spiritual and moral revival in this land,” he added.
Source: GNA
