President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to reject tribalism, religious extremism, and political division, describing them as dangerous threats to national cohesion and development.
Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held at the State House on Tuesday, July 1, the President urged citizens to remain vigilant and to consciously promote values that strengthen national unity. "Let us remain vigilant against the voices of tribalism, the voices of religious extremism, and against the poison of political division," he said. "These are the seeds of division that we must never let take root in our precious nation, Ghana." President Mahama emphasized that Ghana's progress depends on collective efforts to foster peace and mutual respect across all sectors of society.
He encouraged Ghanaians to choose dialogue over conflict, tolerance over suspicion, and unity over division. "We must speak a language of peace, compassion, and mutual respect.
We must build bridges, not barriers-for we are one people sharing one land and pursuing one identity and destiny." He also used the occasion to stress the need for accountability in leadership, including his own role as President.
