President John Dramani Mahama has attributed Ghana’s remarkable economic recovery to divine grace, urging citizens to remain anchored in faith as the nation prepares to observe this year’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on Republic Day.
Speaking at the first Sky Group 23rd Thanksgiving Service held at the Accra International Conference Centre, President Mahama said the progress recorded since his return to office was not achieved by human effort alone but through the grace of God.
“It is not by my might, and that is why I say that everyone must be anchored in something—and that something must be your faith,” the President stated.
Reflecting on the state of the nation when his administration assumed office, President Mahama noted that the challenges were enormous, admitting that he had initially anticipated it would take at least two years to stabilise the country. However, he said the pace of recovery had exceeded expectations.
“The crisis we inherited was massive. I thought we would need two years to turn the country around, but this is how far God has brought us,” he said.
President Mahama revealed that Ghana’s economic transformation had attracted international attention, with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank expressing surprise at the speed and scale of the recovery.
“Anytime I meet IMF and World Bank officials, they themselves do not believe what has happened in Ghana in terms of how the economy has been reshaped,” he said, adding that Ghana had now become a reference point for the international community.
Highlighting key economic indicators, the President pointed to a reduction in inflation from 23.8 per cent to 5.4 per cent within a year, as well as a 37 per cent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi over the same period—developments he described as “remarkable”.
“For the first time, we are seeing our own cedi appreciate so strongly within a year. God has indeed been good to us,” he noted.
President Mahama said these achievements underscored the need for national gratitude, stressing that thanksgiving should be central to Ghana’s identity as a people of faith.
“As a nation, we must express our gratitude to God so that the blessings may be multiplied,” he said.
He urged Ghanaians of all faiths to fully participate in this year’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, describing it as a moment of reflection, unity, and recommitment to national service.
Looking ahead with optimism, President Mahama expressed confidence in Ghana’s future, stating that continued faith, discipline, and unity would position the country for greater global recognition.
“As we prepare for this year’s National Day of Thanksgiving on Republic Day, I am confident that by the end of 2026, the whole world will stand and applaud Ghana,” he said.
The National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving brings together Christian, Muslim, and traditional leaders to pray for peace, good governance, and sustained economic progress, reinforcing Ghana’s long-standing tradition of religious harmony.
