Prayers,Thanksgiving Without Transformation Is Empty— Sefwi Bonzain Chief Charge Ghanaians to Reset Moral and Attitude

Traditional leaders and government officials used Ghana’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving to call for more than words, urging citizens to back their prayers with changed behavior and shared responsibility.

Speaking at Glistens Park, Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, Acting President of the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council and Chief of Sefwi Bonzain, said worship without moral change has no real value.

“Filling our mouths with prayers and songs while we continue in dishonesty, violence, corruption, and family neglect amounts to empty religion,” he stated.

He was represented at the event by Nana Kwasi Gyabeng II, Abesimhene of the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council and Chief of Sefwi Dechiamuasuo.

According to Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, “Gratitude to God must be proven in character.”He argued that thanking God for life, health, and nationhood should also push Ghanaians to be better fathers, neighbors, leaders, and citizens.

“If our morals don’t change if we still cheat, still abuse, still cut corners then the praise becomes vain,” he warned.

Also addressing the gathering, Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum Fume, Western North Regional Minister, said resetting Ghana cannot be left to the President alone.

“It’s not only the President who has to do all things,” Hon. Fume told chiefs, clergy, and residents. “Every Ghanaian, from the chief to the youth, the trader to the teacher has a responsibility to live right, work hard, and protect the common good.”

He cautioned against the “blame game,” stressing that national reset starts when citizens stop shifting responsibility.

“Real change starts when we stop excuses and start with ourselves in our homes, workplaces, and communities,” he said.

The event at Sefwi Dwinase brought together chiefs, clergy, and residents to reflect on nationhood, gratitude, and civic duty.

Credit: Sir Nat, Faith FM 98.7 MHz, Sefwi Dwinase.