The Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has charged Ghanaians to see the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving not merely as a ceremonial event, but as a solemn call to action against corruption, injustice, and social inequality.
Speaking at the maiden observance of the day at the Centre for National Culture in Koforidua on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the Minister stressed that while prayers and thanksgiving are important, they must be matched with manifestation of concrete to build a more transparent, just, and inclusive society.
“This National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day Observance calls on us to do more than just pray; we must also take action to rid our systems of corruption, increase transparency, and steer toward inclusive development.” The Regional Minister said.
The Minister lamented the damaging effects of corruption and inequality on Ghana’s development and called for bold reforms across public and private sectors.
Addressing the joint religious Congregation made up of Muslim leadership, traditional leaders, the clergy, and citizens, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey said the observance of the day, under the theme “Reflect, Reset, and Renewal for National Prosperity,” underscores the need for Ghanaians to go beyond religious rituals and commit to practical nation-building for the future.
“we are called to reset. Resetting involves pausing, recalibrating, and rerouting. It means aligning our values, our priorities, and our commitments with what truly matters – truth, justice, honesty, compassion, integrity, and collective responsibility. Ghana is at a turning point, where good decisions can have a significant impact on the future”
She said renewal is the fruit of reflection and resetting – affirmation that must create the future rather than inherit it.
“It is a spiritual, moral, and social revival that breathes new life into our national purpose. The Scripture, in Isaiah 40:31 says: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
The Regional Minister concluded stating that,resetting involves pausing, recalibrating, and rerouting as well as aligning values, priorities, and commitments with what truly matters “in truth, justice, honesty, compassion, integrity, and collective responsibility”.
Head of Clergy Apostle Yaw Adu commended President Mahama for the initiative stating that it will reset the minds of Ghanaians to fear God in their endeavors which will go along way to deal with most menace the nation is confronted with.
Alhaji Yusuf Amudani, Eastern Regional Chief Imam said the observation will strengthen unity the exist between Christians and Muslims.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Obed Kojo Ansah
