The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) ushered in the New Year with a blend of spiritual reflection, communal solidarity, and cultural resonance, as the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, joined congregations across Kumasi for Watch Night Services and delivered a message of hope for 2026.
His presence at multiple services underscored the Moderator’s pastoral commitment to walking alongside the faithful at the dawn of a new year. In his New Year Message, the Moderator urged PCG members and Ghanaians as a whole to embrace 2026 with renewed faith, resilience, and unity.
He stressed the importance of integrity and service, reminding the nation that collective progress depends on individual responsibility. “Let us be agents of peace and hard work” he said, calling on Christians to embody values that strengthen both church and society.
The spirit of renewal was re-echoed by His Royal Majesty, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, whose New Year Message was clothed with traditional pride and national identity. Speaking at the Ramseyer Congregation, Adum, Kumasi, the King urged Ghanaians to uphold unity saying that peace and oneness are the bedrock of national development.
The Asantehene’s message complemented the Moderator’s earlier call. Together, the Moderator’s pastoral guidance and the Asantehene’s royal counsel framed a good picture for PCG members and Ghanaians on New Year’s Day.
Faith and tradition converged to inspire hope. The dual messages highlight the role of moral leadership in shaping public consciousness, reminding citizens that peace should be cherished and anchored in values of honesty, solidarity, and service. The combined voices of the church and chieftaincy offer a powerful reminder that Ghana’s strength lies in the moral fibre of its people.
