NDC will introduce a national day of prayers for christians and muslims- Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised to introduce an annual national day of prayer and thanksgiving to unite people of all religions in expressing appreciation and seeking spiritual guidance for the country. 

Speaking to religious leaders in Ho, Volta Region, Mr Mahama highlighted the need of thanksgiving in all circumstances, citing biblical teachings and international precedents.

According to him, he was inspired to start a similar tradition in Ghana after visiting national thanksgiving and prayer events in the United States and Zambia.

“Even though God expect to work hard to improve our circumstances, also recognize that spiritually you must intercede for God to open the gates for you and so in the United States, in Zambia and so many countries I have been to, I have been invited to a National thanksgiving and prayers dedication and so we intend to introduce a national day of prayer and thanksgiving,” he said. 

"We will give thanks to God for all that God has done for us because he said count your blessings and if you appreciate what the Lord has done for you he will do even more for you."

"So we will hold a national day of prayers for both the Christian and Muslim communities so that all of us together will continue to intercede for God to open the gates for Ghana so that our country will prosper,” Mr Mahama said.

Rev. Seth Kwasi Mawutor, the leader of the Christian community who met with the former president expressed his hope for a peaceful election. 

“I have monitored your campaign and we are excited about the peaceful manner you are conducting it. So the church prays that it will continue to be peaceful during and after the election."

Source: Lead News Online