Dont politicise National Day of Prayer – Navrongo NPP cautions NDC
His comments follow President John Mahama’s leadership in this year’s observance of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, and simultaneously across all regions under the theme: “Reset, Reflect and Renew for National Prosperity.”
Francis Xavier Adams, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Team in the Navrongo Central Constituency, has urged political leaders and the general public not to politicise the recently observed National Day of Prayer, describing the initiative as worthy but not novel.
His comments follow President John Mahama’s leadership in this year’s observance of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, and simultaneously across all regions under the theme: “Reset, Reflect and Renew for National Prosperity.”
During the event, the President announced that July 1, Ghana’s Republic Day, will be institutionalised as a National Day of Prayer and held annually to seek divine guidance for the nation.
Speaking on the Big Mike Breakfast Show on Wednesday, July 2, Francis Xavier Adams welcomed the spiritual significance of the initiative but criticized attempts by some voices within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to claim it as a party-led innovation.
“The concept of National Prayer Day is not new. I commend the GLOW women who initiated it. Let the NDC not take credit as though they invented it. That said, I admit that it’s a good thing,” Adams stated.
He acknowledged the importance of the prayer event in promoting unity and interfaith dialogue, particularly through its inclusion of Christian and Islamic worship, scripture readings, sermons, and intercessory prayers focused on national peace, the economy, and public leadership.
However, Adams raised serious concerns about the exclusion of African Traditional Religion from the official program. He argued that such omission was a disservice to Ghana’s religious heritage and undermines the spirit of inclusivity.
“What did they do for our traditional religion? Does it mean the NDC does not recognise that we have three major religions in Ghana? Traditional religion was the religion of Africa,” he questioned.
Adams called for a more holistic and inclusive approach in future observances of the National Day of Prayer, one that reflects Ghana’s diverse spiritual landscape and treats all faiths with equal respect.
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