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On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the Kumasi Council of Christian Churches (KCCC) has issued a warning to the public not to attend the National Prayer and Thanksgiving program wearing party colours.
The council’s leadership has declared that, despite the lack of a rigid dress code, attendees should wear respectable clothing that avoids party colours due to the event’s importance and topic.
The aforementioned notification was delivered at a press briefing on Tuesday at the Kumasi St. Cyprians Church by Rev. Dr. Douglas Okonah Frimpong, General Overseer for the Centre for Christian Outreach Ministries.
The chairman of the planning committee, Rev. Dr. Okonah, went on to say that as the program is solely a church service, Ghanaians should treat it with the respect it merits.
“I don’t think anyone will show up wearing the party colour or colours.
We’re going to pray to God and have a church service. Politics is not the issue. I respectfully ask that you hang any party T-shirts or other political memorabilia you may have around the house. I want everyone to show up with good intentions. He reaffirmed, “That is not the place to do politics.”
The purpose of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving is to promote togetherness, ask for divine guidance, encourage introspection about the country’s progress, and recognize the goodness of God.
This historic occasion’s theme is “Reset, Reflect, and Renew for National Prosperity.” During his speech, the priest invited Ghanaians to participate in “this important event, putting aside political differences to seek God’s favour and healing for the nation.” Join us in prayer, introspection, and reaffirming our dedication to social harmony and national growth.
The Ashanti region’s version will take place from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the Calvary Charismatic Centre (CCC), which is located behind Tech Police Station. At precisely 12:30 pm, the Kumasi Central Mosque will begin its Islamic prayers and Thanksgiving ceremony for the same region. Emmanuel Opoku, who represents the Ashanti regional minister, and Henrietta Konadu, who represents the mayor of Kumasi City, were among those who attended the media interaction.
In his remarks, Emmanuel Opoku, speaking on behalf of Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene, stated that while government efforts and citizen compliance play a role in the nation’s peaceful environment, God’s mercy is ultimately responsible.
According to him, President John Dramani Mahama created the annual National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving event for the latter purpose.
The mayor’s request for prayers for Ghanaian youth and those tasked with national responsibility was reaffirmed by Kumasi City Mayor’s representative Mrs. Henrietta Afia Konadu Aboagye.
According to her, the Mayor fully supports the project and is pleased that it brings together people of different Ghanaian religious backgrounds.
