Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah
Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, has declared that the resurgence of the Ghanaian economy under President John Dramani Mahama is divinely inspired.
Speaking at the 2025 Ecumenical Convention of the Council in Accra, Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah drew a powerful parallel to the biblical account of the prophet Elijah, who, after years of drought, saw “a cloud the size of a man’s fist” rising from the sea.
According to the Presidential Envoy, Ghana is witnessing that very same cloud today: small yet unmistakable, signalling an imminent wave of unprecedented national transformation.
He highlighted the sharp reduction in inflation, the steady appreciation of the cedi, and the visible improvement in the living standards of Ghanaians as clear evidence of the upward trajectory the country’s economy is now experiencing under President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership.
Mr. Ankrah emphasised that these achievements are neither coincidences nor political exaggerations, but the direct outcome of President Mahama’s steady, competent, and compassionate governance.
“Just like Elijah’s cloud, the signs may appear small, but they are profoundly significant,” he stated. “Anyone who truly understands leadership can see that a great transformation is on the way. Under President Mahama, Ghana is rising again—steadily, boldly, and unmistakably.”
He expressed confidence that, if current trends continue, Ghana is firmly positioned to follow the transformational paths of nations such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Dubai as countries that moved from severe limitations to global admiration through vision, discipline, and strong governance.
“The era of fear, confusion, and economic hardship that once dominated our national story is coming to an end,” he declared. “What we are seeing today—lower inflation, a stabilising cedi, rising foreign reserves, and renewed investor and consumer confidence—is not luck. It is leadership. It is competence. It is John Dramani Mahama.”
Afriyie-Ankrah urged Ghanaians to recognise that the long-awaited transformation is no longer a distant theory but is already unfolding before their eyes.
“If this is what ‘a cloud the size of a man’s fist’ looks like,” he concluded, “then imagine the abundance of rain that is coming. Ghana must prepare—because a new season of sustained growth, restored dignity, and global competitiveness is on the horizon.”
In a final call to action, he appealed for unity and renewed national resolve, insisting that the Ghana of tomorrow will not be built on fear, but on faith, competence, and courage.