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Faith groups key to nation’s peace, development - Minister

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • Ghana's Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboah, urged faith-based organizations to continue praying for the nation's peace and stability.
  • He emphasized that spiritual development is as crucial as economic and infrastructure progress for holistic national development.
  • The minister called for renewed mindsets, positive attitudes towards public property, and an end to corruption and poor work ethics.

Faith-based organizations play a vital role in sustaining Ghana's peace and stability, according to Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboah. Speaking at the Bono Regional National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service in Sunyani, Akwaboah appealed to these groups not to cease their prayers for the nation.

Faith-based organizations should not relent in praying for the nation to sustain the peace and stability Ghana continues to enjoy among the comity of nations.

— Joseph Addae AkwaboahThe Bono Regional Minister's appeal to religious groups.

He acknowledged the challenges Ghana faces but stressed that the country remains peaceful and stable, attributing this partly to the unifying power of prayer within its democratic framework. The service, held at Christ the King Cathedral, served as an opportunity for reflection on national identity, achievements, and the journey of democratic governance.

Minister Akwaboah highlighted that while economic and infrastructure development are important, building the moral and spiritual lives of citizens is equally critical for holistic national development. He urged Ghanaians to adopt positive attitudes, embrace patriotism, and support the government's reset agenda by eschewing corruption and poor work ethics.

The event was not merely ceremonial, but provided an opportunity for Ghanaians to reflect on their identity and achievements as a people, as well as their journey in democratic governance.

— Joseph Addae AkwaboahThe Minister explaining the significance of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service.

Pastor Christopher Kofi Agbenyefia, Bono Regional Chairman of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), delivered the sermon. He called for reflection and a revival of values, emphasizing responsibility to strengthen state institutions. Pastor Agbenyefia stated that reverence for God fosters wisdom in leadership and unity among citizens, urging Christians to rekindle the fear of God to guide the nation toward righteousness, referencing 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Reverence for God remains one of the greatest values a nation can instil in its people, as it promotes wisdom in leadership and fosters unity among citizens.

— Pastor Christopher Kofi AgbenyefiaThe pastor's message on the importance of faith in national development.
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