The Reverend Dr Lawrence Tetteh, a renowned evangelist and President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Tuesday called on Ghanaians to rise in fervent prayer for the restoration of the nation’s glory.
He said Ghana was at a critical crossroads, with its politics, economy, education, professional and religious institutions facing significant challenges.
“This is the reason we must pray for our leaders in these crucial times. A prayerless nation is a powerless nation,” he said.
Dr Tetteh made the call at a press conference ahead of the upcoming National Prayer Rally, scheduled for May 1–11, 2025, at 1800 hours each evening at the Miracle Centre, Christian Village, Accra.
The programme is on the theme: “This Nonsense Must Stop.”
The National Prayer Rally is a non-denominational prayer festival, which brings religious leaders and citizens together to intercede for Ghana.
He explained that the theme, though provocative, was born out of deep reflection on the “absurdities” confronting the nation today.
“Suffice it to say that there are several absurd situations we are grappling with today as a people. This nonsense has permeated our body politic, our educational structures, our health sector, and all the socioeconomic structures of our nation,” he said.
“Our families are under threat, our values and ethics as Ghanaians are being eroded, our marriages are challenged, our scientists and medics are confounded, our youth are being led astray by alien and foreign infiltrations and influences, our professional bodies are not operating at their full capacity.”
He observed that over 95 per cent of Ghanaians identified with a religion, yet that collective moral and spiritual influence had waned.
“This must change. Our nation will not be saved by politics or economic structures alone. We need divine intervention and the finger of God. Let us rely on God for direction. Our prayer life as a nation is critical,” Dr Tetteh said.
Quoting 2 Chronicles 7:14, he urged the citizens to humble themselves, pray, and seek God’s face for the healing of the land.
He advised that post-election, Ghana must rise above political, ethnic and religious divides to foster unity and shared purpose.
Dr Tetteh urged the citizens to prioritise Ghana over partisan interests and called for peacebuilding efforts in conflict-prone areas such as Bawku.
He called for calm and transparency in the ongoing discussions around the suspension of the Chief Justice (Justice Araba Sackey Torkornoo) stressing that democracy must be preserved through openness and fairness.
The Clergyman described illegal mining (galamsey) as a national disgrace, and bemoaned the destruction of water bodies and forests, questioning the inaction of security services.
“How sad it would be if Ghana were to import water in the near future because our rivers and streams have become poisoned and unusable, causing diseases and deformities in our communities. Children are already being born with birth defects in some areas,” he said.
Dr Tetteh warned that corruption remained a national security threat and until the were bold actions and transparency in public leadership, the canker would destroy the country.
He reiterated the need to preserve Ghana’s cultural and moral values, cautioning against foreign interference in national matters.
“Foreign diplomats have no right to dictate how Ghana should manage its cultural and moral values. We must rise and protect our heritage.”
Dr Tetteh lamented the rise in public insults, disrespect, and attacks on journalists and security personnel, calling for a return to discipline, mutual respect, and accountability across all sectors.
He advised security agencies not to use their power to intimidate citizens but rather commit to protecting lives and property.
The Clergyman urged the media to become ambassadors of peace and moral integrity, using their platforms to inspire unity and national revival.
“We must unite to build the Ghana we all desire. Only through collective prayer, repentance, and action can we restore the full glory of our beloved nation,” he noted.
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