Duncan-Williams urges President Mahama to 'Make a difference in three years'
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has urged President John Dramani Mahama to transform Ghana’s fortunes within his remaining years in office, drawing inspiration from biblical examples of dramatic change achieved in a short time.
“Mr President, you don’t have too many years like Singapore had, but Jesus fulfilled his mission in three years… Within three years, make a difference in time,” the General Overseer of the Action Chapel International (ACI) Ministry told a packed congregation at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Accra on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Speaking alongside other leading Christian figures, Archbishop Duncan-Williams called for decisive leadership to revive the nation’s economy and reverse years of stagnation.
“Let our currency thrive under your leadership. Let things get better and better and better like never before,” he urged, echoing the frustrations of many who long to see Ghana reclaim its lost economic promise.
The respected charismatic leader reflected on Ghana’s post-independence history, recalling how the nation once outpaced countries like Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and even China.
“I started meditating — what happened to us? Why has the gold become dim? This state of retrogression must be reversed,” he said.
He described the President’s decision to declare 1st July — the first day of the seventh month — as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving as a prophetic act, symbolising an end to unproductive cycles that have hindered national progress.
“Under the Levitical law, seven stands for the end of a cycle. I believe this day marks the breaking of every vicious cycle that has held this nation back,” he declared to loud cheers.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams also called for a non-partisan, long-term national development plan, similar to the century-long visions guiding countries like China and the UAE.
“Where is our agenda? We need a national vision that compels us to act boldly, regardless of tribe, religion, or political party,” he said. “Your presidency is not for you, Mr President — it’s for our children’s children and generations yet to come.”
Surrounded by prominent pastors and leaders from across Ghana’s charismatic and evangelical community, he led fervent prayers for peace, safety and prosperity. He asked God to safeguard Ghana’s borders, secure families, and stabilise the nation’s economy.
“Let every mother, child and father have food and water on their tables. Let our cedi get better and better, not better and worse,” he prayed.
The National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving brought together faith leaders, congregants and government officials, united in seeking divine intervention for Ghana’s restoration and renewal.
