Chairman of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Planning Committee, Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah
Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Chairman of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, has cautioned Ghanaians against wearing any political party attire to the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.
He said the event is designed to promote unity, inclusiveness, and commitment to building a prosperous and peaceful Ghana for the next generation, rather than fostering political division.
“The attire must be white, celebratory, and feature national colours, but no party colours,” he stressed.
The Chairman of the Committee was speaking at the media launch of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Accra, which will be held under the theme, “Reflect, Reset, and Renew for National Prosperity.”
The event, scheduled for July 1, 2025, is designed to bring together Christians, Muslims, and other religious groups to reflect, reset, and renew their commitment to national unity and prosperity.
The Christian segment of the day’s programme will be held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by Muslim prayers at the National Mosque from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
Mr. Afriyie Ankrah said the institution of July 1 as a national day for prayer and thanksgiving was a bold and unifying decision that invites all and sundry, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation, to gather around a single fire of purpose, 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 said.
“We are challenged to reset, to abandon the culture of blame, greed, and apathy, and to embrace truth, discipline, and a shared sense of duty,” he added.
He said the event is a call to national humility, which transcends religious boundaries, adding, “Whether you are Christian, Muslim, or a practitioner of traditional beliefs, lift your prayers to your God and seek divine favour for Ghana.”
The Chairman of the Committee said that, though the practices may differ, the shared hope for a better Ghana unites all.
Mr. Afriyie Ankrah appealed to the media to lend their platforms to this not-for-profit, non-political cause, driven by patriotism.
“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 your 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 stressed.
