He made the remarks while worshipping with the congregation of Royal House Chapel International during the climax of its annual Convention of Saints in Accra on Sunday, 5th October 2025.

Mr. Ibrahim, who is also the Member of Parliament for Banda Constituency, attended the service with his Deputy Minister, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, MP for La Dadekotopon.

Their visit formed part of efforts to extend President John Dramani Mahama’s greetings and goodwill to Apostle General Sam Korankye Ankrah and the congregation.

Commending the church’s leadership, the Minister lauded Apostle General Korankye Ankrah and the entire Royal House Chapel for their ongoing contribution to moral renewal, civic responsibility, and national cohesion.

He acknowledged the broader Christian community for its consistent influence in shaping values, inspiring transformation, and supporting leadership in promoting social and national development.

“The Church remains the conscience of our nation,” Mr. Ibrahim said. “The answers to Ghana’s challenges lie within the moral and spiritual revival of our people. When the Church rises to guide and transform hearts, the nation follows suit.”

He appealed for continued prayers for divine direction in executing his duties and intercession for President Mahama, that God grant him wisdom and strength to govern the country with justice and compassion.

The Minister also conveyed the President’s gratitude to the Royal House Chapel family for their steadfast prayers, unity, and commitment to peace and good governance.

The Convention of Saints climaxed in an atmosphere of spirited worship, thanksgiving, and prayer, a reflection of the enduring bond between faith and leadership in Ghana’s pursuit of renewal, unity, and sustainable national progress.

Source: Ministry of Local Government

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Speaking at a thanksgiving service at the Church of Pentecost, Sakumono District — Sophia Cudjoe’s Temple — the Minister said the annual event, instituted by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to bring about lasting transformation across both the spiritual and economic landscape of the country.

“The Thanksgiving will transform Ghana, move the country forward, stabilize the cedi, and allow President Mahama’s vision of resetting the national agenda to thrive,” Ahmed Ibrahim declared.

He further revealed that the observance will be decentralized and marked across all 16 regions, ensuring widespread participation and a unified call to prayer for the nation.

President Mahama has officially designated July 1st, which coincides with Republic Day, as Ghana’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving — to be celebrated annually.

Also addressing the congregation was Apostle Wilberforce Nkrumah Agyemang, Area Head of the Church of Pentecost in Teshie-Nungua.

He echoed the importance of the initiative, stating that “prayer is the key to everything,” and urged all Ghanaians to embrace the call to national prayer.

Apostle Agyemang also lauded Minister Ahmed Ibrahim for his commitment and diligence in overseeing three critical ministries under one portfolio, encouraging him to remain focused and steadfast in his duties.

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Other contractors are at risk of losing their contracts for failing to deliver after receiving payments.

Mr. Adjei Mensah Korsah explained that, the Government of Ghana had taken a loan from the World Bank to develop 35 municipalities under the GSCSP.

However, some contractors have not fulfilled their obligations after receiving the contracts and funds.

In an interview with Adom News, Mr. Mensah Korsah, who recently toured the Western and Central Regions to inspect GSCSP projects, revealed that some contractors intentionally delayed their work and submitted inflated certificates to demand additional funds from the government.

He said his Ministry will not tolerate such behaviour from contractors in the future.

The Local Government Minister warned that, the remaining contractors to complete their projects by October; otherwise, the government will not provide any additional funds.

He commended the contractors working in the Awutu Senya East Municipality (Kasoa) for their good performance.

Meanwhile, the Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East, Anita Love Obo Amissah, praised the Minister for the construction of the Kasoa-Jei River Road and other projects.

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According to him, the training is a crucial step to ensure the effective implementation of DRIP, which aims to enhance road infrastructure across various districts in Ghana.

Speaking at the the launch of the initiative at the Black Star Square on Wednesday, July 31st, he highlighted that the personnel have been equipped with the necessary skills to handle the advanced equipment provided through the program, ensuring its optimal use and maintenance.

The Minister also commended President Akufo-Addo for his visionary leadership in launching DRIP, describing it as an unprecedented initiative in the history of Ghana.

He noted that the program reflects the president’s commitment to empowering district assemblies and improving local infrastructure, which is essential for the country’s overall development.

Addressing the gathered officials and stakeholders, Mr Mensah-Korsah urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to strictly adhere to the procedures outlined for the use of the equipment.

He stressed that following these guidelines is vital to achieving the desired outcomes of the program and ensuring the sustainability of the improvements.

“We have established stringent monitoring controls both digitally and by a well-crafted team made up of stakeholder Ministries and would demand strict compliance. This is to ensure the sustainability of the Programme and the proper use of these equipment.”

“Your Excellency with your permission, I wish to charge all MMDCEs and the Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) and other stakeholders to ensure that the structure for operations, which have been put in place would be strictly adhered to avoid the misuse of the equipment,” he said.

Various infrastructure projects are at various stages of completion under the project which is meant to improve the socio-economic well-being of the people.

They include the construction of two-storey 60 lockable stores at the Yendi Central Market, the paving of walkways, car and lorry park and the construction of 0.45-kilometre (km) Kumfong-link Road and the provision of pedestrian lanes in the Yendi Municipality.

The others are the construction of a 0.9-km road with drains, road markings, and streetlights at Kataraga off the Tamale-Kumbungu road, the construction of two-storey 40 lockable stores, two-storey 24 lockable stores, two-storey banking facility and paving of lorry park at Jinsonayili, as well as an additional two-storey 22 lockable stores, Police post, creche, clinic, 72 stalls, butchery, and the rehabilitation of washrooms at Jinsonayili in the Sagnarigu Municipality.

The rest are the construction of an astro turf at Zogbeli Junior High School in the Tamale Metropolis, and a CHPS Compound with three-bed accommodation for staff and a two-seater KVIP at Gambuga in the Nanumba North Municipality.

Mr Korsah, who interacted with the press at Gambuga in the Nanumba North Municipality after the inspection, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on some of the projects and said they would soon be completed to serve the needs of the people.

He was impressed at the level of work on the Gambuga Health facility, which was 95 per cent complete, saying it would help ensure quality healthcare delivery for residents.

He, however, was unhappy at the rate of work on the astroturf in the Tamale Metropolis and warned the contractor that the Ministry would consider all legal means to terminate the contract.

He said, “The project (astroturf) was scheduled to be completed in May, this year. We are in June with only 30% of the work done with no commitment to the terms of the contract. We have to consider terminating it to save the situation.”

Mr Korsah appealed to the contractors on the projects to speed up work to deliver on time, saying the government would not hesitate to terminate their contracts and re-award them to ensure that they were completed on time to serve their intended purpose.

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Mrs Owusu-Agyemang is said to have passed on on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

The cause of death is, however, not known.

On Adom TV’s Badwam, Mr Botwe, who is the Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, expressed shock over the incident after host, Akwasi Nsiah, consoled the bereaved family.

Stating it was a difficult one, Mr Botwe indicated he has not received any information about Mrs Agyemang’s passing.

He, however, prayed for the deceased who he described as a nice person and anybody who came into contact definitely took something valuable from her.