The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has called on Ghanaians to embrace integrity, environmental responsibility and patriotism, stressing that the country’s future depends not only on sound policies but also on the values and character of its people.
Speaking at the 2026 National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service held at Ola Senior High School in Ho, on the theme “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want, the Minister said the nation must renew its commitment to righteousness, honesty, discipline and unity to achieve sustainable national development.
Reflecting on the previous year’s prayer and thanksgiving service, Mr Gunu said the event had ushered the Volta Region into a new phase of development and added that significant progress had been made over the past year.
“Last year we had a very successful prayer and thanksgiving service that ushered us into a new chapter of the Volta Region’s development, and we have achieved a lot since then. I believe Almighty God has indeed heard your prayers,” he said.
The Minister, however, expressed concern over the recent heavy rains that have caused widespread flooding across the region, affecting at least 10 districts and displacing several residents.
Mr Gunu urged Ghanaians to become more responsible stewards of the environment, warning that climate change is a reality that demands collective action.
“It is unfortunate that this year’s heavy rains have flooded several communities within the region. Climate change is real, and we must all play our part in protecting the environment,” he stated.
He expressed hope that despite the disaster, Ghana would recover and continue on the path of growth and prosperity.
“Every great nation is built on the character of its people. Resetting our values means choosing integrity over corruption, service over selfishness, unity over division, and hard work over shortcuts. The Ghana we desire begins with the Ghanaian we choose to become.”
The Minister reminded Christians that national healing requires humility, repentance and prayer, but emphasised that prayer alone is insufficient without genuine change in individual conduct.
“Healing our nation requires more than prayer. It requires a change of heart and a commitment to doing what is right,” he stressed.
Mr Gunu further encouraged Ghanaians to demonstrate their patriotism through their actions by rejecting corruption, protecting public property, respecting the rule of law and setting positive examples for future generations.
He expressed optimism that with faith in God and a renewed commitment to national values, Ghana could build a society where justice prevails, opportunities are available to all and lasting development is achieved.
By: Daniel Orlando/newsalertgh.com
