The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost and President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, has stated that Ghana’s future will not be determined by its natural resources, but by the values and moral principles upheld by its citizens.
He made the assertion when delivering a sermon at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held at the forecourt of the State House on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Preaching on the theme “Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want” and referencing Jeremiah 29:4–8, Apostle Nyamekye drew lessons from Israel’s experience in exile, noting that God instructed the exiles to settle, build houses, and seek the peace and prosperity of their host nation.
He cautioned that in times of hardship, societies become vulnerable to false teachings and misleading voices, referencing the rebuke of the prophet Jeremiah against Hananiah regarding Israel’s return from exile.
According to him, Ghana must adopt a long-term national development mindset rather than one driven by short-term political cycles and election manifestos. He stressed that national planning must go beyond electoral considerations and focus on a sustained vision for the next 50 years and beyond.
“There is hope for the future as God has not abandoned the nation,” he said, emphasizing the need for a non-partisan and value-driven approach to national development.
Apostle Nyamekye explained that values—defined as fundamental moral principles that guide behaviour—are central to national transformation. He stated that a nation’s progress is directly linked to the character and values of its citizens.
Citing the biblical instruction to “seek the peace and prosperity of Babylon,” he noted that national development is achieved when citizens actively contribute to the prosperity of their country.
He further stressed that countries are not necessarily wealthy because of abundant natural resources, but because of value-based systems that shape governance and society. “Man’s greatest resource is man himself,” he said.
He called for deliberate national efforts to promote moral values and behavioural change, warning that societies with conflicting values struggle to achieve meaningful development.
Apostle Nyamekye also urged renewed efforts in education and moral formation as tools to address corruption, unemployment, and lack of patriotism, while encouraging the Church to strengthen its role in shaping society.
He further called for the revival of family altars in Christian homes as part of raising a disciplined and value-driven generation.
He concluded that Ghana’s transformation depends on the emergence of a renewed citizenry committed to values, responsibility, and national progress.
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