President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, justice and national unity in his Easter message delivered at the 2025 Good Friday Miracle Service held at the Independence Square in Accra.

Speaking before a packed crowd at one of the country’s largest annual Christian gatherings, the President emphasized the importance of carrying one another’s burdens and living lives rooted in truth, love, and purpose.

In a message deeply aligned with the spiritual and moral themes of Easter, President Mahama urged citizens to reflect on their personal sacrifices, their commitment to Christ and their responsibility to one another.

"Today, we gather not just as a congregation or a church—we gather as a family of believers united by the message of the cross. Good Friday is a solemn occasion… it is, for many of us, emotional, because it reminds us of the pain, the rejection, and the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It reminds us of the suffering He endured so that we might have life—and have it more abundantly," he said.

"As we remember His suffering today, we are all called to respond not only with gratitude but with action—to tell the world about the sacrifice He made for us. We are called to live lives that reflect the love of Christ," he stressed.

Citing Isaiah 53:3-5, Luke 23:34, John 15:12-13, and Galatians 6:2, President Mahama urged Ghanaians not to merely profess Christianity, but to truly embody the character of Christ by showing love, offering help, and supporting one another.

"My brothers and sisters, if Christ laid down His life for us, how much more should we be willing to lay down our pride, resentment, division, and hatred toward one another? We must not merely pretend to be Christians. We must not just claim to be followers of Jesus Christ. We must live Christ-like lives. So if anyone among you, in this assembly or congregation, is holding a grudge or in conflict with someone, this is the moment to let it go. Leave that burden here, and go back to that person and show them love—the same love that Christ has shown you," he said.

"We are also called to carry one another’s burdens, as Paul teaches in Galatians 6:2. This means we must help each other, love one another, and support one another through life’s struggles. Many around us are suffering—not only spiritually, but physically, emotionally, and materially. Some haven’t even eaten today because they simply cannot afford a meal. That’s why Christ calls us to give generously.

"There are also those among us who have more than enough—you had breakfast, you had lunch, and when you return home, there’s fufu, light soup, and aponkye waiting for you. We must learn to share in the burdens of others."

The President further encouraged the nation to let the hope of the resurrection inspire resilience, affirming that with Christ, Ghanaians can overcome any challenge.

“Are we standing for justice? Are we living as the salt and light we are called to be?” he asked. “Even when the night is darkest, we must trust in Christ. Though Friday may be the darkest day, resurrection is coming. We must walk together in unity and in truth.”

Good Friday Miracle Service

The Good Friday Miracle Service, organized by Evangelist Dag Heward-Mills and the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches, drew thousands of worshippers from across Ghana and beyond.

Centred on themes of salvation, healing, and the message of the cross, the service featured powerful moments of prayer, worship, healing, and mass altar calls.

Evangelist Heward-Mills urged the congregation to come in faith, declaring: “Bring the sick, bring the broken, bring the lost — Jesus still saves, heals, and delivers!”

Many worshippers, some of whom arrived hours before the 3 p.m. start, described the atmosphere as “electric” and “life-changing.”