National
Source:
GNA 11 January 2023 9:04am
President
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the Church to pray for Ghana,
himself and his administration to surmount the current economic
challenges confronting the nation.
“I plead strongly with the
church to bear the nation and me continually up in prayers. As God’s
children, we may be tempted to allow struggles to define our worth.
However, our ultimate victory is guaranteed. We may stumble along the
way, but we will always be more than conquerors,” he said.
The
president made the call at a Special New year Eucharist Service held on
his behalf by the Archbishops, Bishops, and Clergy of the Anglican
Church of Ghana at the Jubilee House Accra on Tuesday.
Prayers
were offered for the President and his family, the Vice President, the
government, and for peace and tranquility to prevail in the country, and
for Ghanaians to have the patience to support the government as it
sought solutions to take the country out of the current economic crisis.
The
Special Mass was attended by the First lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the
Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua
Frema Osei-Opare, and some senior government officials.
President Akufo-Addo told the gathering that he was confident that Ghana’s economy would bounce back stronger in 2023.
He
reiterated his belief “that with the spirit of fairness hard work,
integrity and reconciliation, the best days of Ghana lie ahead of us.”
“Even
though we are presently confronted with difficulties in economic
performance, I do not doubt our collective resolve to work our way out
of these challenges and put our nation back onto the path of progress
and prosperity,” he said.
Primate and Metropolitan Archbishop,
Most Rev. Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, of the Anglican Communion, Internal
Province of Ghana, in his homily, themed “New Mercies, New Love and New
Hope for Ghana,” said God’s love for Ghana remained sure and rang true.
“Your
excellency, we wish to assure the government and the people of Ghana
that God’s faithfulness remains sure for our nations. Despite the
challenges and the times that the world finds itself, God’s promises
still ring true, His mercies are new every morning.
“God is still
God. Let all the people of Ghana know that God is still God, and He
directs all our affairs and we should bless the Lord in all
circumstances despite our challenges.”
The Primate said the
building of the National Cathedral was enough testimony of President
Akufo-Addo’s devotion to God and “no matter the Naysays, it will happen”
“Your
excellency, you and other world leaders, King David faced the same
challenges that we are still experiencing…the murmuring of the people,
the lamentations from the crowds, the abuse and lack of understanding of
the issues that are clear to all, yet David stood resolute in his
conviction amid opposition.
“The
God of Ghana is our refuge, let us keep faith with our President in all
times. Ghana will not perish; Ghana will recover, and Ghana will
reclaim every lost territory. I entreat all Ghanaians to pray for Ghana
and for favour for the leadership of the nation.
“Let the people
of Ghana understand that with God all things are possible. If we trust
Him, the economy will bounce back,” he said.
He urged market
women, traders, commercial drivers and businesspeople to complement the
efforts of the Government by reducing the process of goods and services.
