I agree with Mahama: Former President Kufuor discloses new details

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has publicly supported the suggestion to mark July 1st as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Ghana. This proposal was made by President John Dramani Mahama, who believes the day should be set aside to thank God for how far He has brought the nation.

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Speaking in agreement with the idea on Friday, 30th May, 2025, Mr. Kufuor said that if President Mahama believes it is a good idea, then he also agrees. According to him, July 1 should be a day for all Ghanaians to come together to thank God for His blessings and the peace Ghana continues to enjoy.

“If President Mahama thought it right, then I agree with him. We look forward to 1st July, and we will celebrate it as a day to thank the Almighty who made Ghana what it is,” Mr. Kufuor said.

The call for a national day of prayer has received praise from many religious and political leaders who see it as an opportunity for the country to unite in gratitude and ask for continued peace, stability, and development.

July 1st was previously celebrated as Republic Day in Ghana. However, in recent years, it has not been marked as a public holiday. With this new proposal, it may once again become a day of national importance—this time focusing on prayer and thanksgiving rather than political history alone.

Many Ghanaians have also welcomed the idea on social media, saying the country needs more moments of unity and reflection.

As plans are being considered, it is expected that religious groups, civil society, and political leaders will come together to support and organize events across the country on July 1st.