President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to renew their commitment to ethical governance, emphasizing that democracy cannot be sustained by elections alone.
He made this call while addressing worshippers at the National Mosque in Nima during the Muslim observance of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on July 1, 2025.
“Institutions must function with integrity. Justice must not be reserved for only the powerful. And public resources must benefit all of us, not a few,” Mahama said.
The President called on Ghanaians to reflect deeply on whether their actions are contributing to the nation’s progress or its decline, stressing that “slogans or speeches will not shape the future of Ghana, but the values we uphold, the choices we make, and the faith we practise.”
The Muslim prayer service, held at the National Mosque in Nima, was led by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu. It was attended by several high-profile dignitaries, including Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, justices of the Supreme Court, members of the Council of State, and representatives from the diplomatic community.
Earlier that morning, an interdenominational Christian service took place at the forecourt of the State House, led by Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson. Both services were part of the inaugural National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving—an annual observance newly instituted by President Mahama to coincide with Ghana’s Republic Day. The day is designed to promote national unity, encourage spiritual reflection, and express collective gratitude across religious and cultural divides.
