Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed strong support for the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, an initiative introduced by President John Dramani Mahama.

The Speaker gave his endorsement during a courtesy call by the Planning Committee of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, which extended a formal invitation to Parliament to participate in the upcoming event scheduled for 1st July at the Forecourt of the State House.

In his remarks, the Speaker commended the president for instituting such a significant national event.

He described the initiative as timely and necessary, stating that it offers not only a moment of prayer but also a platform for collective reflection, wisdom-sharing, and national unity.

He noted that the day should be embraced as a national awakening and a step toward moral and spiritual renewal.

Speaker Bagbin further emphasized the importance of unity and peaceful coexistence among citizens, regardless of political or religious affiliations.

He urged that the day be used as an opportunity to promote harmony and educate Ghanaians on the need to set aside political divisions in the interest of national development and social cohesion.

Chairman of the Planning Committee, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, explained that the annual observance, to be held every 1st of July, is designed to renew, reset, and restore the bond of love among Christians and all faiths.

He added that the event would be used to dedicate the nation to God, pray for prosperity, and seek divine guidance for Ghana’s future.

Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, also lauded the initiative, calling for its institutionalization to ensure continuity beyond current political administrations.

Citing biblical scripture, he advocated for a politically neutral celebration focused solely on seeking God's favor and healing for the nation.

Both Majority and Minority Leaders were in attendance and echoed their support, highlighting the potential of the day to foster religious tolerance, peace, and national righteousness.

The National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving aims to unite Ghanaians across various faiths and political affiliations in a collective moment of reflection and gratitude.

In 2024, prior to becoming president, John Dramani Mahama pledged to establish a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, which will be observed annually across the country.

“I have announced that when I become president, I will institute a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving every year. Every year, as a nation, we will take time off to pray and thank God, and I am going to be a significant part of that Thanksgiving,” Mahama stated.

Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to support President John Dramani Mahama's declaration of July 1 as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.

The government's planning committee paid a visit to the former president's residence, where he praised the move, describing it as one with the potential to unite Ghanaians with diverse religious backgrounds.

“All of us have to support this initiative. It is a worthwhile initiative that we have this one day where all of us come together to give thanks to the Almighty for the many, many blessings He has bestowed upon us,” Akufo-Addo said.

He acknowledged Ghana’s continued political stability despite its history of military interventions, emphasizing the country's standing as one of the few in Africa that has not experienced civil conflict.

Although he noted his absence during the period due to prior engagements, he gave his full moral backing to the upcoming National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.