2012 Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo, is urging Ghanaians to pray for the country's leaders to enable them find solutions to the problems the nation faced in 2013.

In a release issued Thursday to send his goodwill message to Ghanaians, Nana Akufo-Addo also called on the people to welcome 2014 with renewed optimism to triumph over challenges.

"Let us welcome 2014 with renewed optimism. That we may find solutions to the difficulties of 2013. That we may triumph against the new challenges of 2014. That we may turn the anxieties of 2013 into opportunities in 2014.

"In all that we do, let us put our nation first. Let us work harder and better, individually and collectively, to make our economy healthier and our nation stronger.

"Let us pray for those who lead us so that they may find the humility, compassion, competence and confidence to serve us and serve us well," the statement said.

The NPP leader further implored the leadership of the country to work more forcefully in making life better for the ordinary Ghanaian.

"Let us all protect our integrity, serve our nation with selflessness, and keep our focus on the greater good, which is to strive and strive to create a free and prosperous society of opportunities for every Ghanaian, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or social status.

"Let us continue to believe in Ghana by doing our bit to achieve the Ghana that we desire".