YILO KROBO M/A OBSERVES NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING IN SOMANYA

The Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly, under the leadership of the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Francis Addo Akumatey, and the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Abdul-Hussein A. Rasheed, joined the rest of the country to observe a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service.The service, held at The Church of Pentecost, Somanya, was part of an initiative led by the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama. It was described as a symbolic and substantive call to spiritual reflection, national gratitude, and renewed unity.The event was attended by the MCE, chiefs, clergy, community members, Heads of Department from the municipal assembly, and students from selected schools.

Rev. Johnson Asiedu, the vice chairman of the local council of churches in Somanya, explained the purpose of the gathering. Rev. Dr. Eric K.A. Teye-Kau, the chairman of the local council of churches, delivered a powerful message. He encouraged everyone to live righteously and humble themselves for God’s intervention in Ghana.

Various clergymen took turns praying for the executive, the legislature, the judiciary, security, the armed forces, and the chief executive of the Yilo Krobo municipal assembly, Hon. MCE Francis Addo Akumatey, along with the assembly staff.

Hon. Francis Addo Akumatey, the Municipal Chief Executive for Yilo Krobo, urged Ghanaians to prioritize values in nation-building as the country marked the National Day of Thanksgiving. In his welcome address, he spoke under the national theme: “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want.”

The MCE began by expressing “profound gratitude and a deep sense of humility” to guests, including the MP, assembly members, traditional leaders, and religious figures. He noted that the day was an opportunity to thank God for “protection, guidance, and abundant blessings.” He emphasized that despite challenges, Ghana continues to enjoy “peace, stability, and unity, treasures that many nations yearn for.”

Hon. Akumatey stated that the future of the country relies not only on resources or infrastructure but also on “the values that shape our attitudes and actions.” He was clear about what needs to change: “The Ghana we desire cannot be built on corruption, indiscipline, dishonesty, or apathy.” Instead, he argued, the nation should be anchored in “integrity, accountability, patriotism, hard work, respect for one another, and a commitment to the common good.”

The MCE called on both leaders and citizens to model honesty, service, tolerance, and civic duty, and to “teach the younger generation by example.” While recognizing “significant strides” in the municipality through collaboration with government, traditional, religious, and civil society actors, he warned that “much remains to be done.” Development, he added, requires “a change in mindsets and a commitment to doing what is right, even when no one is watching.”

He concluded with a call for unity, saying, “Let us reject divisiveness and embrace collaboration for the advancement of our municipality and our nation.” He encouraged everyone to reflect on their role in creating a Ghana characterized by “justice, prosperity, discipline, inclusiveness, and hope for future generations.” The event ended with the MCE wishing participants a “fruitful, inspiring, and memorable National Day of Thanksgiving.”