The Bole District joined the rest of Ghana on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to commemorate the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving with interfaith prayer sessions and renewed calls for national unity, responsible citizenship, and God’s guidance for the country’s leadership.
The event, held at the Church of Pentecost and the Bole Central Mosque, brought together religious leaders, officials of the Bole District Assembly, traditional and community leaders, political party representatives, students, and residents to pray for peace, prosperity, and national development.
Speaking during the observance, the Bole District Coordinating Director, Mr. Emmanuel Boateng, said the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, instituted in 2025 and observed on Republic Day, provides Ghanaians with an opportunity to seek God’s guidance and blessings for the nation.According to him, this year’s theme, “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want,” challenges citizens to embrace discipline, patriotism, and civic responsibility.
Mr. Boateng stressed that while prayers are essential for national progress, citizens must also demonstrate responsible behaviour by protecting the environment and supporting national development.He expressed concern over indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drainage systems, describing it as one of the major causes of flooding witnessed in parts of the country, particularly in Accra.”We are using this occasion to remind our people that every citizen has a civic responsibility.
We must desist from dumping refuse into drains and adopt behaviours that contribute to the development of our communities and the nation,” he said.
At the Central Mosque, the Bole Chief Imam, together with Islamic scholars and worshippers, offered prayers for peace, good health, prosperity, and the continued development of Ghana.Speaking on behalf of the Muslim community, Ustaz Mohammed Karamodey, the spokesperson of the Chief Imam described the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving as a significant national exercise that demonstrates the country’s dependence on God’s guidance.
He noted that the Chief Imam and the Muslim leadership have consistently prayed for Ghana over the years, asking for divine intervention to overcome the nation’s challenges while protecting the country from calamities.
At the Christian service held at the Church of Pentecost, ministers of the gospel led congregants in prayers of thanksgiving and intercession for the nation, drawing inspiration from biblical passages including Philippians 4:6–7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, and 2 Chronicles 7:14.
The lead pastor underscored the importance of prayer as the foundation of national peace and development, describing prayer as “the breath of the soul” and urging Ghanaians to trust in God despite the country’s challenges.He commended President John Dramani Mahama for promoting the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, saying the initiative reflects humility and recognition of God’s role in national affairs.
The pastor also encouraged citizens, especially young people, to depend on God in every aspect of life, stressing that no position or achievement can guarantee lasting peace without divine guidance.The National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving observance in Bole concluded with special prayers for the President, Vice President, Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, security agencies, and all citizens, with participants expressing hope that the annual event will strengthen national unity, peace, and sustainable development.
The programme was attended by staff of the Bole District Assembly, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Executive led by the Constituency Chairman, religious leaders, students, and members of the public.
Source:nkilgifm.com
