ACCRA – In a heartfelt address to the nation as the holy month begins, President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to embrace the spirit of discipline, generosity, and national unity.
The message, issued jointly with the First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, comes at a significant moment for the country as it navigates a critical economic “Reset” and prepares for the rollout of the newly enacted 24-Hour Economy Authority Act.
A Season of Reflection and Renewal
President Mahama described Ramadan as a “blessed threshold” for spiritual growth and community bonding. He emphasized that the essence of the fast transcends the mere abstention from food, focusing instead on the moral purification and the strengthening of faith (Imān).
”Ramadan is truly a special time; a month of reflection, renewal, and coming together as one community,” the President stated. “May your prayers be answered, your good deeds be accepted, and may this Ramadan bring you closer to your Creator and to one another.”
The Call to Generosity
The President highlighted compassion for the less fortunate as a central pillar of the month. He encouraged those breaking their fast each evening with family and friends to remember the vulnerable in society, urging a national display of discipline and generosity that extends beyond the Muslim community to all Ghanaians.
”The true beauty of Ramadan lies not just in abstaining from food, but in the discipline, compassion, and generosity we show to all, especially to those less fortunate,” he added.
Unity as a Pillar of National Stability
With Ghana’s religious tolerance often cited as a benchmark in the sub-region, President Mahama used the occasion to advocate for deeper social cohesion. He urged citizens to use the holy month to mend fences and strengthen the “bonds of unity, love, and peace” across the country.
This message of harmony aligns with his recent remarks at the 32nd Annual Ramadan Conference in Takoradi, where he cautioned against religious bigotry and described tolerance as a “precious commodity” that anchors Ghana’s stability.
Spirituality and National Duty
As the 2026 Ramadan fast begins, many see the President’s message as a call for spiritual support for his administration’s ambitious “Reset Agenda.” By fostering a culture of 24-hour productivity as recently legalized by the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill the President is looking to leverage the discipline observed during Ramadan as a blueprint for national work ethics and communal progress.
The statement concluded with a warm blessing: “Ramadan Mubarak! May Allah accept your worship.”
