The inaugural edition of the National Day of Prayer, slated for today, Tuesday, July 1, will be led by President John Dramani Mahama.

National Day of Prayer is a new initiative under the Mahama-led administration that will bring Ghanaians together to pray, worship, unite, and reflect for the nation's prosperity.

The service has been grouped into two sessions; the Christian service will take place at the forecourt of the State House at 8:00am.

This will be led by His Eminence Peter Cardinal Kodwo Appiah Turkson, the Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences.

While the Muslim service will be held at the National Mosque in Kanda at 12:30pm and will be led by Chief Imam, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.

Tuesday, 1st July, Republic Day has been reinstated as a statutory public holiday after Parliament on Wednesday, June 25, passed the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which amends Act 601.

However, the government has noted that statutory holidays that fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday will be commemorated on Monday or Friday. As such, the government's decision to declare July 4 a holiday.

During his Thank You tour in the Western Region on February 5, President Mahama revealed not only does he plan to declare July 1 a statutory holiday but also a day Ghanaians will gather and pray.

This proposed day would provide an opportunity for Ghanaians to reflect on and appreciate the country's achievements and progress.

“We will have the opportunity as a nation soon to pray and give thanks to the Almighty God, as enjoined by the Holy Book that says, ‘In all things, give thanks,’” he 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.

“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,” former President Akufo-Addo said.

To facilitate a seamless observance, President Mahama has established a committee of religious leaders responsible for coordinating the event's preparations.