Grace Agyemang Asamoah
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly, Grace Agyemang Asamoah, has called on Ghanaians to embrace integrity, discipline and patriotism as the foundation for building the country they desire.
She made the call on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, during the district’s observance of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, held at the forecourt of the Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly under the theme, “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want.”
Addressing traditional authorities, clergy, Muslim leaders, heads of departments, security personnel, Assembly staff and residents, the DCE described the event as a moment for national reflection, repentance and thanksgiving, stressing that sustainable development depends not only on government policies but also on the moral values of citizens.
According to her, the country’s progress can only be sustained if citizens uphold values such as integrity, truthfulness, responsibility, selflessness, hard work, excellence, love, unity and peace.
She noted that resetting the nation’s values does not imply that Ghanaians lack values, but rather serves as a reminder to return to what is right, strengthen good virtues and correct societal wrongs.
Mrs. Asamoah urged residents of Atwima Kwanwoma to continue promoting peace, tolerance and mutual respect while rejecting hatred, misinformation and violence, saying peace remains Ghana’s greatest asset for development.
She also challenged the youth to become agents of positive change by embracing discipline, innovation, patriotism and hard work instead of engaging in activities that undermine national development.
The DCE reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to transparency, accountability and inclusive development, adding that development is a shared responsibility requiring the collective efforts of all citizens.
Touching on sports, she commended the Black Stars for their impressive performance at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, saying their resilience and determination had united Ghanaians across political, ethnic and religious lines. She appealed to the public to continue praying for the national team as they pursued further success in the tournament.
Delivering the sermon, Reverend Elisha Abu of the International Central Bible Church (ICBC), Atasomanso, urged Ghanaians to pray fervently for the nation to preserve its peace and unity.
Preaching from 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Rev. Elisha Abu described the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, instituted by President John Dramani Mahama, as a laudable initiative that provides an opportunity for citizens to seek God’s direction for the country.
He said the earnest prayers of citizens would enable Ghana to continue enjoying peace and unity. He prayed for God to grant the government wisdom and knowledge to govern effectively and called on Ghanaians to continually remember the country’s security agencies, public officials and traditional rulers in their prayers.
The Christian clergy and Muslim leaders also prayed for President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, asking God to grant them wisdom, protection and understanding, just as He granted King Solomon, to lead the country successfully.
Special prayers were also offered for God’s intervention in disasters affecting the country, His protection against future calamities, and divine guidance for national leaders in making decisions that would advance Ghana’s development.
FROM David Afum, Twedie