President John Dramani Mahama has extended warm wishes to all Ghanaians on Christmas Day urging all to reflect on the birth and life of Jesus Christ as “we count our numerous blessings over the year”.

In a statement signed by Minister of Communications, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, he said, “God’s favour shall continue to abide with us during the Christmas festivities and in the coming years.”

Ahead of his departure to Bole in the Northern Region with his family to celebrate Christmas, President Mahama urged drivers to drive with care and responsibly. 

"The President prayed, that God will grant the nation an incident-free and accident-free festive period,” the statement said.

Photo: Mahama with children in Bole in 2015

 Read full statement below

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA 

On the occasion of Christmas, HE John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana extends warm wishes to all Ghanaians and urges the nation to reflect on the birth and life of Jesus Christ as we count our numerous blessings over the year. 

The President also drew attention to the just ended successful elections and emphasised that “God’s favour shall continue to abide with us during the Christmas festivities and in the coming years.” 

Ahead of his departure to Bole in the Northern Region with his family to celebrate Christmas, President Mahama urged drivers to drive with care and responsibly. 

He prayed that God grants the nation both an incident-free and accident-free festive period. 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Signed
EDWARD K. OMANE BOAMAH (DR.) 
MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS ACCRA