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The public has been warned by the Kumasi Council of Christian Churches (KCCC) to keep politics out of the holy occasion as the 2025 National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving draws near.
Church leaders stressed that the July 1 program is a solemn national spiritual assembly and not a platform for political speech or partisanship during a media conference on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the St. Cyprian’s Anglican Cathedral in Kumasi.
As the chairman of the planning committee and general overseer of the Centre for Christian Outreach Ministries, Rev. Dr. Douglas Okonah Frimpong advised attendees to dress modestly and refrain from showing up wearing any clothing that bears political party affiliations or colours.
“This program isn’t political. We want Ghanaians to treat it with the respect it merits since it is a national church service to seek God’s face,” Rev. Dr. Okonah Frimpong said resolutely.
“I don’t anticipate seeing someone wearing political T-shirts or party colours. Leave those at home, please. Arrive with the proper attitude and a pure heart.
Politics is not appropriate there. In order to offer prayers for national peace, harmony, and prosperity, the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving was created as an annual event. It gives the nation a chance to take stock of its history and look to God for guidance in the face of adversity.
Ghanaians are urged to take a moment to realign with the principles of peace, patriotism, and faith in God as part of this year’s theme, “Reset, Reflect, and Renew for National Prosperity.”
significance of spiritual rejuvenation and national reflection, emphasising that the day is for group prayer rather than political point-scoring. “Now is the moment to offer your prayers for Ghana. Ideological and political disputes should be set aside. Let’s take stock of our collective progress and pledge to work together for a brighter future,” he remarked.
