Minister climaxes Easter with call for national sacrifice, fervent prayers

Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), climaxed his Easter engagements on Resurrection Sunday with visits to some congregations of the Church of Pentecost in the Sakumono and La Areas of the church, in Accra, and called on all Ghanaians to embrace the values of sacrifice, integrity and collective responsibility in building a stronger and more united nation. He emphasized that Easter remained a powerful symbol of sacrifice, renewal and transformation, drawing inspiration from the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He stated, "Just as Christ sacrificed for humanity; we must be prepared to sacrifice for the progress of our nation. Ghana's development depends on our willingness to put the collective good above personal interest."

Mr. Ibrahim placed particular emphasis on the role of the youth, calling for a fundamental shift in mindset toward patriotism, innovation and selflessness. He also underscored the importance of empowering women, noting that sustainable national development was intrinsically linked to the progress of women. He appealed to leaders and citizens across all sectors to uphold the principles of truthfulness, loyalty and justice in the discharge of their duties. He called for strengthened collaboration between the State and churches, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to Ghana's development, particularly in the areas of moral upbringing, education and healthcare.

The Minister's call for national reflection and unity culminated in intense and fervent prayers for Ghana across all Areas visited. Congregations lifted their voices in earnest intercession for the nation, invoking divine guidance, peace and prosperity, with special prayers offered for the President, government officials and all leaders of the country. Mr. Ibrahim expressed profound appreciation to the congregations for responding to the call to prayer, noting that the spiritual support of the Church remained indispensable in the nation's development journey.