Africa-Press – Ghana. Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Chair of the National Association of Charismatic and Christian Churches (NACCC), has called for the need to acknowledge the God-factor in the governance of a nation.
He said it was truly disheartening when the role of God was overlooked in national leadership and decision-making and not recognising His importance for the moral and spiritual guidance on how a government or leader exercised authority and made decisions.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams said this during a courtesy call paid by the planning committee of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving at his residence, as part of consultations prior to the celebration of the event, to seek his blessings, and formally invite him.
The planning committee also visited Rev Dr. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God – Ghana, in Accra.
The National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving 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.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams said for the first time in the nation’s history, there would be a witness of people from different faiths coming together in unity to acknowledge the God and recognise the vital role of the God factor in the life of the nation.
“This is a significant and commendable step toward national spiritual consciousness and unity,” he stressed.
He said prayer was, at its core, an acknowledgment of humanity’s dependence on the Creator, and that each time we prayed, we were expressing how essential we needed Him to succeed.
He added that the world was in turmoil, and was witnessing state of emergencies across nations, within churches, and throughout the communities, hence these challenging times called for collective reflection, unity, and a renewed commitment to shared values.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams commended the President and the committee for such an initiative and prayed for the team to be able to meet their targets during their deliveries.
Rev Dr. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God – Ghana, said observing the periods leading up to elections or even intermittently, religious bodies consistently rallied to offer prayers for the nation.
“I have always maintained that this collective spiritual support accounts for nearly 90 per cent of the stability in our country and the continued growth of our democracy,” he added.
He said there was the need to allow prayer to take precedence, such that often, events were announced as prayer meetings, and people attend with the intention to pray. However, they sometimes turn into talk shops filled with speeches.
“While I understand this is not always intentional and may be due to bureaucratic structures, it’s important that we minimise the speeches and ensure that any sermon delivered is concise and focused,” he stressed.
He assured the committee of the Church’s support in any form, adding that they would direct all their churches in the country to cooperate and participate in the celebration of the event.
Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Chair of the Committee, said the national event would be celebrated simultaneously across all 16 regions and 266 districts.
He said Ghana emerged as a beacon of hope in the turbulent sub-region, and that despite recurring tensions during elections, the nation emerged stronger, earning a reputation for democratic stability across West Africa.
The committee chair cautioned against the wearing of any political party attire to the event, rather, the attire could be white, celebratory, or featured national colors.
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