The colourful ceremony, held in collaboration with inter-denominational religious bodies, Islamic groups, and traditional worshippers, took place at the Kintampo Presbyterian Church, Jema Branch. The event brought together diverse faith communities to pray for the nation.

A Call to Reset Ghana's Values

The programme featured intercessory prayers, worship songs, and Bible readings, with intentions offered for:

• The nation of Ghana
• President John Dramani Mahama
• First Lady Lordina Mahama
• All ministers of state
• All MMDCEs
• Government departments and organisations
• Traditional leaders (Nananom)
• All stakeholders
  
  

Sermon Focus: Resetting Values for National Development

Very Rev. Michael Nteiabah Mensah, Chairperson of the Local Council of Churches in the Kintampo South District, delivered a stirring sermon centred on the theme: "Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want."

"God has given us peace, development, and resources, so we must reset to do things right," Rev. Mensah said. He urged Ghanaians to examine their behaviour and embrace positive change.

He emphasised the importance of instilling proper values in children, calling on parents, teachers, and the elderly to serve as role models. "Reset starts from our hearts, our homes, our communities, our workplaces, and even our markets," he stated.

The Reverend also called out specific societal issues:

• Business practices: He appealed to traders to stop inflating prices and over-invoicing imported goods
• Corruption: He urged an end to corrupt practices in workplaces
• Youth behaviour: He warned against gambling and the "get money quick" mentality, noting these can lead to robbery and other social vices.
  
  

"Let's always think of how we can develop our country, not just how other developing nations can come to support us. If we work hard, discipline ourselves, and change our attitudes to transform and reset our own country, it would be possible," Rev. Mensah concluded.

DCE's Address: Unity and Hard Work Key to Progress

Mr. Wilfred Zuuri, District Chief Executive for Kintampo South, expressed gratitude to all attendees for participating in the programme initiated by President Mahama.

The DCE echoed the theme of value resetting, noting: "We can't reset Ghana or Jema District without knowing our values such as unity, love, respect for authority, chiefs, and most importantly, working hard for a common goal."

Mr. Zuuri highlighted challenges facing the district, including:

• Indiscipline among some citizens, particularly youth and school children
• Parents losing control over their children
• Youth involvement in gambling, drug use, and other social vices
• Poor sanitation practices and improper waste disposal
• Low participation in communal labour organised by the assembly
  
  

He warned that poor environmental practices could lead to flooding, "just like in our capital cities one day."

The DCE commended the people of Jema for maintaining peace, noting the absence of chieftaincy disputes and security problems in the area. "The development we need comes with respect, punctuality, unity, and selflessness in whatever we do," he said.

Mr. Zuuri extended special thanks to the Islamic community, all Christian denominations, and traditional worshippers who responded to the district assembly's call to pray for Ghana. He also expressed appreciation to the Chief of Jema for his continued support in developmental projects.

"Let us keep on praying for our country Ghana and Jema District," the DCE pleaded with all inter-denominational religious bodies, Islamic groups, and traditional institutions.