National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving an annual national observance, not a response to floods - Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah
Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, reaffirmed that the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving (NDPT) is an annual national observance and should not be misconstrued as a reaction to recent floods. He explained that the NDPT was established as a permanent national event to unite Ghanaians in gratitude to God while seeking His guidance for the nation's peace, unity, and development. Afriyie-Ankrah stated, "The National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving is not a 48-hour response to the floods. It is an annual national observance. This year's programme, which is the second edition, had been planned long before the unfortunate flooding occurred. The coincidence in timing should not be interpreted as government insensitivity."
He noted that the floods did not change the purpose of the observance, which remains one of thanksgiving, reflection, and intercession for Ghana. Afriyie-Ankrah rejected suggestions that the Government was indifferent to the suffering of flood victims, stressing that the administration demonstrated immediate concern through both words and decisive action. President John Dramani Mahama expressed condolences to bereaved families and directed the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to release funds to support relief efforts and provide assistance to displaced persons.
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