By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, May 8, GNA – Reverend Dr. Lawrence Tetteh has called for the integration of the “God factor” into Ghana’s socio-economic governance to address national challenges.
He stressed that national development efforts must be guided by spiritual direction to achieve meaningful transformation.
Rev. Dr. Tetteh, President of Worldwide Miracle Outreach (WMO) and Lawrence Tetteh Ministries (LTM), made the call at a press conference in Accra to announce the National Prayer and Healing Rally 2026.
He said Ghana’s persistent economic, social, and moral challenges required more than policy interventions, emphasising that divine guidance was critical to national transformation.
The rally, scheduled for May 11 to May 15, 2026, at the National Theatre, Accra, is themed “This Nonsense Must Stop,” based on 2 Chronicles 7:14.
The five-day programme will bring together people from all walks of life, irrespective of religious, political, or social backgrounds, in a national call to reflection, repentance, and redirection.
It will focus on prayer for national renewal, justice, unity, and ethical leadership, while encouraging citizens to embrace integrity, discipline, and civic responsibility.
Rev. Dr. Tetteh said the initiative sought to awaken the nation’s conscience and refocus attention on God as a central pillar in addressing issues such as unemployment, corruption, environmental degradation, and the rising cost of living.
“Ghana needs the God factor in socio-economic affairs. Without a spiritual dimension, many of the challenges confronting the nation may persist despite human efforts,” he said.
Rev. Dr. Tetteh noted that Ghana, like many countries, was experiencing increasing economic hardship, uneven access to essential services, and growing frustration among citizens, particularly the youth.
He said that many young people continued to face uncertainty about their future, while families struggled to meet basic needs amid economic pressures.
Rev. Dr. Tetteh also expressed concern about illegal mining (galamsey), political polarisation, and declining moral standards, describing the perception of public office as a route to personal gain as a setback to development.
He emphasised that the nation’s future depended on the moral and spiritual foundation of its youth, calling for deliberate efforts to nurture values that promote national progress.
“There is the urgent need to raise a generation anchored on godly values, capable of leading the nation towards sustainable progress,” he said.
Rev. Dr. Tetteh underlined that the rally was not merely a religious gathering but a movement to restore hope and inspire collective action.
“It is a declaration that Ghana can rise above its challenges through prayer and alignment with God’s purpose,” he said.
Rev. Dr. Tetteh urged all Ghanaians to participate, stating, “A prayerless nation is a powerless nation.”
He expressed confidence that humility and prayer would lead to national healing and transformation.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey