President Mahama Hails Bible Society at 60, Calls for National Renewal

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Sep 23, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has praised the Bible Society of Ghana for its role in shaping the nation’s moral and democratic values as it marked its 60th anniversary in Accra on Sunday 21^st September,2025.

Represented by his envoy for Inter-Faith and Ecumenical Relations, Hon. Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, at the anniversary thanksgiving service held at the UPSA Hall, President Mahama said the Society’s six decades of Bible translation, distribution, and literacy promotion had left an enduring legacy.

“Sixty years ago, the visionaries of the Bible Society of Ghana took up the sacred task of making the Scriptures accessible to every Ghanaian, in a language they could read and understand. That work has borne fruit beyond imagination,” he stated.

The President stressed that the principles of justice, compassion, and integrity found in Scripture were indispensable for national development. He linked his flagship Reset Agenda and 24-Hour Economy proposal to these values, insisting that true progress could not be achieved without moral discipline.

President Mahama also touched on concerns within the Christian community, warning against the rise of “questionable practices and strange doctrines” in some churches. He backed calls for the creation of an Apex Christian Body to safeguard the integrity of doctrine and pledged government support for such an initiative while maintaining the Church’s independence.

President Mahama further emphasised the importance of partnership between church and state, noting the vital role of faith-based organisations in education, health care, and social welfare. He called for renewed commitment from all sectors to work together for peace, integrity, and sustainable development.

The 60^th Anniversary celebration brought together clergy, ecumenical leaders, and representatives of sister Bible Societies worldwide. For President Mahama, it was both a thanksgiving for the past and a call to renewal.

“As Scripture declares in Psalm 119:105: ‘Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.’ On this Diamond Jubilee, let us recommit ourselves — Church, State, and Citizenry — to walk together in faith, in truth, and in service,” he urged.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

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