Accra, Dec 24, GNA – Right Reverend Dr. Hilliard K. Dela Dogbe, the Presiding Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church, has called on Ghanaians to uphold the virtues of hard work, honesty, patriotism, accountability and unity.
In his Christmas message, the Clergyman urged all to use their skills and knowledge to foster national cohesion and spur prosperity and economic growth.
“This Christmas offers us the opportunity to soberly reflect on our lives, individually and as a collective, and resolve to be responsible and accountable in every sphere of life,” he said.
He said Christmas reminded the citizens about the stewardship and accountability entrusted by God with the precious breath of life, innate skills and abilities, our environment and resources of all kinds.
He said 2025 had been eventful with a smooth transition of political power from the former administration to a new government.
The significant improvement in the economy alongside the strengthening of the local currency, renewed efforts and interventions such as Blue Water Guards and NAIMOS to combat the menace of illegal mining, and efforts at mediating peace in the Bawku crisis had been some positive developments over the period.
He said the tragic loss of eight officials through the helicopter crash and 16 youth of the Saviour Church through a road accident were some of the very challenging and low points of the year.
“The challenges notwithstanding, Ghana remains a progressive, safe and peaceful nation within a relatively volatile subregion, and for this we owe God thanks,” he said.
“On behalf of the officers and members of the AME Zion Church, I wish the President of our nation, Mr John Dramani Mahama, and the good people of Ghana a merry Christmas and a very prosperous new year.”
GNA
Christian Akorlie