President Mahama credits Ghana’s economic recovery to God’s grace ahead of National Day of Thanksgiving

President John Dramani Mahama has credited Ghana’s recent economic rebound to divine grace, urging citizens to remain grounded in faith as the country prepares to observe the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on Republic Day (July 1, 2026).

Speaking at the maiden Sky Group 23rd Thanksgiving Service at the Accra International Conference Centre, President Mahama said the pace and depth of the country’s recovery since his return to office could not be explained by human effort alone.

“It is not by my might, and that is why I say that everyone must be anchored in something—and that something must be your faith,” the President said.

Recalling the circumstances under which his administration assumed office, President Mahama acknowledged that the economic challenges confronting the country were severe and had initially led him to believe that stabilisation would take a minimum of two years. He said developments over the past year, however, had surpassed his own expectations.

“The crisis we inherited was massive. I thought we would need two years to turn the country around, but this is how far God has brought us,” he stated.

President Mahama disclosed that Ghana’s turnaround had attracted international attention, particularly from global financial institutions, noting that officials of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank had expressed surprise at the speed with which the economy had recovered.

“Anytime I meet IMF and World Bank officials, they themselves do not believe what has happened in Ghana in terms of how the economy has been reshaped,” he said, adding that the country had become a point of reference for the international community.

He cited key economic indicators to underscore his remarks, pointing to the decline in inflation from 23.8 per cent to 5.4 per cent within a year and the appreciation of the cedi by 37 per cent over the same period, developments he described as exceptional.

“For the first time, we are seeing our own cedi appreciate so strongly within a year. God has indeed been good to us,” the President said.

President Mahama stressed that the gains made so far called for national gratitude, arguing that thanksgiving should be an integral part of Ghana’s collective identity as a deeply religious society.

“As a nation, we must express our gratitude to God so that the blessings may be multiplied,” he said.

He encouraged Ghanaians across religious divides to actively participate in this year’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, describing the occasion as an opportunity for reflection, unity and renewed commitment to national development.

Expressing optimism about the country’s prospects, President Mahama said sustained faith, discipline and unity would position Ghana for greater global recognition in the coming years.

“As we prepare for this year’s National Thanksgiving Day on Republic Day, I am confident that by the end of 2026, the whole world will stand and applaud Ghana,” he said.

The National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving brings together Christian, Muslim and traditional leaders to pray for peace, good governance and sustained economic progress, reflecting Ghana’s long-standing tradition of religious harmony.