President Mahama urges compassion, kindness and integrity beyond Ramadan
President John Dramani Mahama urged Ghanaians, particularly Muslims, to carry forward the moral lessons of Ramadan into their daily lives. He emphasized that the end of the holy month should not mark the end of its values, but rather a continuation of them.
Focusing on compassion, the President called on citizens to show care for the vulnerable, extend kindness to neighbours, and uphold integrity in all aspects of life.
He stressed that these principles are essential for building stronger communities and fostering national unity.
He further encouraged Ghanaians to reflect these values in their interactions, service to society, and commitment to fairness, noting that a compassionate and principled society is key to sustained peace and development.
Reflecting on Ramadan, he highlighted its core values—self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and humility—and urged Muslims to sustain these virtues beyond the fasting period.
Quoting the Qur’an (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183), he emphasized that fasting is meant to nurture righteousness and consciousness of Allah, which should guide daily life.
The President stressed that Eid is not only a celebration but also a call to continue living by the principles of kindness, justice, and integrity.
"Ramadan teaches us enduring values of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and humility. The holy Quran reminds us in Surah Al-Baqarah, 2, verse 183, and it says, for you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you that you may become righteous," he said.
"This righteousness, this consciousness of Allah is what should guide our actions long even after the month of Ramadan has ended. My brothers and sisters, it is not only a celebration, it is a call to continuity."
He encouraged citizens to uphold compassion for the vulnerable, promote fairness, and strengthen community bonds.
"Let us carry forward the spirit of Ramadan in how we treat one another, in how we serve our communities, in how we uphold justice and fairness. Let us remain guided by compassion for the vulnerable and kindness to our neighbors and integrity in all that we do. Fellow citizens, Ghana continues to stand as a shining example of peaceful coexistence."
On national unity, President Mahama praised Ghana’s long-standing tradition of religious harmony, noting that Muslims and Christians celebrate each other’s festivals and coexist peacefully.
He described this unity as a national strength that must be preserved by rejecting extremism, intolerance, and division, while embracing dialogue, peace, and inclusivity.
Touching on governance, he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building an inclusive Ghana through policies focused on restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and creating opportunities.
He outlined key priorities, including improving access to education, creating jobs for the youth, investing in infrastructure, strengthening healthcare systems, and supporting Zongo and underserved communities.
He, however, emphasized that national development requires collective effort, including citizens’ cooperation and prayers.
"As President, I stay dedicated to creating a Ghana that serves all its citizens. Our recent agenda focuses on restoring hope, rebuilding trust and creating opportunities for everyone. We focus on expanding access to quality education, creating jobs especially for our youth, investing in infrastructure across all the regions, strengthening our healthcare delivery and empowering our Zongos and underserved communities," he stressed.
On the international front, President Mahama expressed concern over ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, lamenting the loss of innocent lives and widespread suffering.
He called for prayers for peace, healing, and wisdom among global leaders, urging a shift from conflict to dialogue. He reiterated Ghana’s commitment to peace, justice, and respect for international law.
He concluded with prayers for Ghana’s peace, stability, unity and prosperity, while wishing Muslims a blessed Eid and praying for the acceptance of their عبادات (acts of worship).
"Let us also take a moment to pray for our beloved nation, Ghana. May Allah bless Ghana with peace and stability. May Allah grant wisdom and guidance to me and the leadership of this country. May Allah prosper the work of our hands and may Allah unite us as one people with a shared destiny," he added.
