With the 2025 National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving fast approaching, the Kumasi Council of Christian Churches (KCCC) has issued a clear warning to the public: leave politics out of the sacred event.
Speaking at a media briefing held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the St. Cyprian’s Anglican Cathedral in Kumasi, church leaders emphasized that the July 1 program is a solemn national spiritual gathering and not an avenue for political expression or partisanship.
Rev. Dr. Douglas Okonah Frimpong, General Overseer of the Center for Christian Outreach Ministries and Chairman of the Planning Committee, urged participants to dress modestly and avoid turning up in any apparel that displays political party colours or affiliations.
“This is not a political program. It is a national church service to seek God’s face, and we expect Ghanaians to give it the reverence it deserves,” Rev. Dr. Okonah Frimpong stated firmly. “I don’t expect anyone to turn up in party colours or political T-shirts. Please, leave those at home. Come with a clean heart and the right spirit. That is not the place for politics.”
The National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving was established as an annual event to offer prayers for national peace, unity, and prosperity. It provides a moment for the country to reflect on its journey and seek divine direction amid challenges.
This year’s theme, “Reset, Reflect, and Renew for National Prosperity,” calls on Ghanaians to pause and realign with the values of patriotism, peace, and faith in God.
Rev. Dr. Okonah Frimpong emphasized the importance of national introspection and spiritual renewal, noting that the day is for collective supplication, not political point-scoring.
“This is the time to pray for Ghana. Let’s put aside political and ideological differences. Let us reflect on how far we’ve come as a people and commit ourselves to a better, united future,” he said.
The Ashanti Regional celebration of the event will take place at the Calvary Charismatic Centre (CCC), located behind the Tech Police Station, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. To further promote interfaith inclusion, an Islamic Prayer and Thanksgiving service will also be held at the Kumasi Central Mosque at 12:30 p.m. the same day.
Present at the media engagement were several dignitaries, including Mr. Emmanuel Opoku, who represented the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, and Madam Henrietta Konadu, who spoke on behalf of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Mayor, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi.
Mr. Opoku reiterated the importance of acknowledging the divine role in Ghana’s continued peace and stability. He noted that while policies and governance play a part, the nation’s true protection stems from God’s grace.
“It is the grace of God that sustains this country,” he stated. “That is why former President John Dramani Mahama wisely instituted the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving—to seek God’s guidance and acknowledge His role in our national affairs.”
On her part, Madam Henrietta Konadu said the Mayor of Kumasi strongly supports the initiative and particularly appreciates the inclusion of all religious groups in the program. She added that prayers for the youth and national leaders are especially needed at this time.
“The Mayor believes this initiative represents the unity Ghana needs. It’s about coming together—Christians, Muslims, everyone—to seek God’s face for peace, prosperity, and a hopeful future,” she stated.
The Kumasi Council of Christian Churches reaffirmed its commitment to making the July 1 event spiritually impactful and politically neutral.
As the nation counts down to this significant day, the resounding message from Kumasi is clear:
“Come to pray—not to politic. Let us unite before God for the sake of Ghana’s future.”
