President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to Ghanaians to remain steadfast in their faith and continue giving thanks to God despite the pain and devastation caused by the recent floods that swept across parts of the country.
Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, the President acknowledged the immense loss of lives and destruction of property following the disaster but stressed that gratitude to God should not be abandoned even in times of hardship.
According to him, the national event served as a reminder that Ghanaians are bound together by a shared identity that rises above political, ethnic and religious differences.
“Today, therefore, we gather not as members of different political parties, of ethnic groups or religions, but as one people under God, returning with grateful hearts, acknowledging that every blessing we enjoy ultimately comes from Him,” he said.
Reflecting on the recent flooding, President Mahama expressed sympathy for bereaved families and communities affected by the disaster, while urging the nation to draw strength from Scripture.
“Even as we mourn the lives lost and the property destroyed in the recent devastating floods, God exhorts us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 that in all things give thanks to God,” he stated.
The President further quoted Psalm 100:4, saying, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. And that is why we’re here today.”
President Mahama also highlighted the significance of this year’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving theme, “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want,” describing it as a timely call for national renewal.
He said the theme reflects the country’s current realities and challenges Ghanaians to embrace unity, integrity and collective responsibility as the nation works to rebuild after recent tragedies.
According to the President, resetting national values is essential to fostering a more resilient and prosperous Ghana, particularly at a time when many families are still recovering from the effects of the floods.
His remarks come days after torrential rains triggered widespread flooding on Monday, June 29, 2026, leaving several people dead, displacing thousands of residents and destroying homes, businesses and critical infrastructure across parts of Greater Accra and other affected regions.
