By Edward Dankwah
Accra, June 30, GNA – All is set for the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving (NDPT) scheduled for July 1, across all the 16 regions and 261 districts.
Preparations have been finalized, with religious leaders, government officials, and citizens expected to come together in solemn reflection, gratitude, and intercessory prayer for the nation.
His Eminence Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson is the Special Guest Speaker for the Christian service while His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, will lead the special prayer for the nation, for the Muslim Service.
The NDPT is designed to bring together Christians, Muslims and other religious groups together for a common purpose, on the theme: “Reflect, Reset, and Renew for National Prosperity.”
The Christian segment of the programme will be held at the forecourt of the State House from 0800 hours to 1000 hours, followed by Muslim prayers at the National Mosque from 1230 hours to 1400 hours.
Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Chairman for the planning committee, said the committee had rolled out an extensive national publicity campaign, which included billboards in key locations nationwide, television and radio advertisements, and media interviews across various media outlets.
He said the Committee had also undertaken engagements with major faith leaders, including ecumenical heads, denominational leaders, and key pastors, the Chief Imam and other respected leaders within the Muslim community.
“In the spirit of national unity and inclusivity, we have visited and received the blessings of Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo”
“We have also visited Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Former First Lady Mrs. Dora Fulera Limann and Former Second Lady Mrs. Matilda Amissah-Arthur,” he added.
Mr. Ankrah said parking within the inner perimeter of the Forecourt of the State House would be reserved strictly for VVIP invitees, while the Accra International Conference Center would also be reserved for the VIP invitees.
He said general parking had been arranged at the outer perimeter of the State House Forecourt, across the street and at the Stadium car park, adding that all attendees were encouraged to be seated by 0700 hours.
The committee chair said July 1, which is the Republic Day would be commemorated as such, however, in accordance with the government’s official calendar, the statutory public holiday hadbeen moved to Friday, July 4, 2025.
“The National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving will still be held on Tuesday, July 1, as scheduled,” he stressed.
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