Ghanaians must reflect on the birth of Christ this Christmas season while counting their numerous blessings over the year.
This is the call by President John Mahama in his Christmas message to Ghanaians.
In a statement issued by the Minister of Communications, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, President Mahama said the favour of God shall continue to rest upon the country throughout the festive season and beyond.
He urged Ghanaians, especially drivers across the country to be careful while driving during the period to ensure an incident-free Christmas and New Year.
He prayed that God grants the nation both an incident free and accident free festive period.
The statement announced that the President would leave Accra for Bole in the Northern Region where he is expected to celebrate Christmas with his family.
Read the full statement below:
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA
On the occasion of Christmas, HE John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana extends warm wishes to all Ghanaians, and urges the nation to reflect on the birth and life of Jesus Christ as we count our numerous blessings over the year.
The President also drew attention to the just ended successful elections and emphasised that “God’s favour shall continue to abide with us during the Christmas festivities and in the coming years.”
Ahead of his departure to Bole in the Northern Region with his family to celebrate Christmas, President Mahama urged drivers to drive with care and responsibly.
He prayed that God grants the nation both an incident free and accident free festive period.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Signed:
EDWARD K. OMANE BOAMAH (DR.)
MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS
ACCRA
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By: Jonas Nyabor/citifmonline.com/Ghana