President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to remain grateful to God despite the devastating floods that have claimed lives, displaced thousands of people, and destroyed property across several parts of the country.
Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, the President acknowledged the immense pain and loss caused by the recent floods but urged citizens not to lose faith, stressing that gratitude should remain central even in times of hardship.
According to President Mahama, the national gathering demonstrated that Ghanaians are united beyond political affiliations, ethnic backgrounds, and religious differences.
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“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.
The President said while the nation continues to mourn those who lost their lives and sympathise with families affected by the floods, the teachings of the Bible encourage believers to remain thankful in every circumstance.
“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.
Quoting further from Scripture, President Mahama cited Psalm 100:4, saying:Â “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.”
The President also reflected on this year’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving theme, “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want,” describing it as both timely and relevant to the nation’s current challenges.
He said the theme underscores the urgent need for Ghanaians to embrace integrity, unity and shared responsibility as the country works to recover from the recent disaster and build a stronger future.
President Mahama’s remarks come in the aftermath of the deadly floods triggered by torrential rains on Monday, June 29, 2026, which left several people dead, displaced thousands of residents and caused extensive destruction to homes, businesses and critical infrastructure across parts of Greater Accra and other affected regions.
The President urged citizens to remain steadfast in faith while supporting one another through the recovery process, expressing confidence that Ghana would emerge stronger through unity, compassion and renewed national values.