The Western Region has successfully hosted the maiden edition of the National Prayers and Thanksgiving Service, an event aimed at fostering peace, unity, and spiritual renewal across the country.
Held in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and the Effiakuma Municipality, the colourful yet solemn event featured both Christian and Islamic prayers, symbolizing interfaith harmony and national solidarity.
The gathering brought together political leaders, religious figures, traditional authorities, security personnel, and market women all united in prayer for the nation’s peace and prosperity.
Speaking at the event, Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, called on Ghanaians to not only talk about peace but to actively live it.
“Many speak of peace, but very few truly practice it. As we seek the face of God, let us also pursue peace…where every political actor, every citizen works in a spirit of maturity and love for country let as make Ghana an example of what is possible when faith leads and love binds” he stated.
Participants lauded the government for initiating such a unifying national platform. They stressed that the event has already proven its relevance and must be sustained.
According to them, institutionalizing the National Prayers and Thanksgiving Service through legislation will help broaden its impact and secure its future, especially as the country prepares for major events like the general elections.
“This is a good initiative, and it should not be a one-day wonder. We will urge government to enact a legislation to make it permanent so that should there be a change of government we will still observe it,” one resident suggested.
They further emphasized that giving the initiative legal backing would help deepen its reach across all regions and reinforce its role in promoting moral values, peace, and national cohesion.
