President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to religious tolerance, noting that some Christian leaders have questioned his faith because of his insistence on fairness towards people of different religious beliefs.

Speaking at the 10th World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra on October 14, 2026, he said his responsibilities as president required him to treat all religious groups with fairness and equal respect.

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“My responsibility as president demands fairness, respect, and equal concern for all. And I know that there are times when some Christian leaders have questioned my faith because I've insisted on actions that are fair to those who profess a faith that is different from mine,” he said.

Mahama stressed that Ghana's religious diversity was a valuable national asset that must be protected through mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.

“Ghana's religious diversity is our most precious possession, and we must continue to nurture the relationships that enable neighbours of different faiths to live, work, and care for one another,” he said.

The president also underscored the importance of religious harmony in the country.

“Indeed, this is personal to me because I come from a multi-faith family and have siblings who are Muslim. Nevertheless, our different religions do not affect the love and affection that we share as people of the same bloodline,” he noted.

Mahama further urged churches to contribute to national development by promoting integrity, compassion, responsible citizenship and peace.

He said religious institutions could encourage public service while retaining the moral independence to speak out against injustice and suffering.

“Our churches can contribute in invaluable ways by cultivating honesty, compassion, responsible citizenship, and peace. We can encourage public service while maintaining the moral independence to speak truthfully about injustice and suffering,” he said.

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