In a heartfelt and stirring call at the maiden National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has urged President John Dramani Mahama to go beyond politics and leave a legacy that echoes through generations.
The respected cleric, who led a delegation of religious leaders to the event held at the State House Forecourt on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, passionately appealed to the President to use his renewed mandate not for personal or political gain, but as a divine opportunity to “reset” the nation for the betterment of unborn generations.
“Mr President, your presidency this time around and this mandate is not for you nor us. It’s for our children’s children. It’s for generations yet unborn,” the Archbishop declared with deep emotion.
“So, Mr President, make a difference, set the agenda, reset the economy and this nation.”
Under the theme “Reset, Reflect, and Renew for National Prosperity,” the event was a moment of national introspection.
Duncan-Williams used the platform not only to pray but to provoke action — pushing for a national development framework that transcends political cycles and party lines.
He lamented the absence of a long-term national vision, drawing comparisons with countries like China, India, and the UAE that have executed 100-year plans with unwavering commitment.
“Ghana, our motherland — where is our vision? Where is our agenda?” he asked.
“Under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, a national agenda and a developed plan should be established that compels all stakeholders — irrespective of your tribe, religion, background, and political party — by constitution, to follow that agenda.”
He emphasized that such a plan should be grounded in law and driven by national consensus, ensuring that Ghana’s natural wealth — from cocoa and gold to oil — is directed toward one common goal: sustainable development.
