Afia Ohemeng
As at yesterday 24th March,2020 Ghana has so far confirmed 53 cases and 2 deaths.
The national exercise was declared during the President’s national address on Saturday, 21 March 2020.
In that address the President said:
“Whilst we continue to adhere to these measures and ramp up our efforts to defeat this virus, I urge all of us also to seek the face of the Almighty. So on Wednesday, 25th March 2020, I appeal to all Ghanaians – Christians and Muslims to observe a national day of fasting and prayer. Let us pray to God to protect our nation and save us from this pandemic,”
The Ministry of Chieftancy and Religious Affairs in a statement said,
“fasting is a call for national prayer and repentance. If a nation is in trouble, a prayerful and repentant response by Christians and other God-fearing people is always appropriate.”
The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs also issued a guide for Christians and Muslims with prayer points.
