The National Day of Prayer, initiated by President John Dramani Mahama, is set to be observed every July 1, coinciding with Ghana’s Republic Day.
During a visit from the event’s organizing committee on June 5, Mr. Akufo-Addo expressed strong support for the initiative, describing it as “worthwhile” and emphasizing its potential to foster national unity and gratitude.
He highlighted that the day offers Ghanaians a unique chance to come together and appreciate the blessings bestowed on the nation, especially emphasizing the importance of unity and stability.
In a social media response on the same day, Prof Gyampo, who had often criticized Akufo-Addo during his time in office, praised the former president for putting aside partisan differences in favor of national interest.
“I was one of the loudest critics of Mr Akufo-Addo, but I never did so out of malice. He’s sounding statesmanlike now in supporting an initiative of the current government that, in his view, would be in the interest of the nation,” Gyampo stated.
The political scientist further stressed that opposition parties must not only challenge but also recognize and endorse policies that benefit the country.
He emphasized that such bipartisan cooperation enhances the credibility of the opposition and ultimately serves the Ghanaian people.