The head pastor of Global Evangelical Church, Zion Chapel (KABHIL, Ho), Rev Emmanuel Wisdom Ashiaby has called for a renewed sense of unity, hard work, and humility among Ghanaians while urging the nation’s leadership to adopt consultative governance to drive development and fulfill Ghana’s divine potential.

Rev. Ashiaby emphasied the need to maintain peace, which he described as a divine mandate and the foundation for national progress.

“We should maintain the peace, for that is the will of God for us,” he said.

He lamented the tendency to place the burden of nation-building solely on political leaders, urging every Ghanaian to actively contribute their skills, talents, and resources toward the collective good.

“Nation-building is not a task for a few—it is a call to all of us. Ghana will only reach the heights we desire and fulfill God’s plan for us through our collective effort and hard work,” Rev. Ashiaby stressed.

He warned against divisive partisan politics, saying, “Let us not say, ‘It’s my government,’ or ‘It’s not my government.’ That is not the will of God for us. The destiny of this nation calls for unity, not division. Together, with our shared resources and efforts, we can move Ghana forward.”

Addressing the incoming administration, Rev. Ashiaby appealed for humility and a willingness to listen to diverse perspectives. He urged Ghana’s leaders to seek divine guidance and consult broadly to make informed decisions that align with the nation’s needs.

“They must be humble enough to listen to the voice of God and also consult others to discern what is truly needed at this time,” Rev. Ashiaby advised.

“Ghana is richly blessed with resources, but humility is the key to unlocking fresh ideas and solutions. When leaders embrace humility, they will find wisdom in unexpected places.”

Rev Ashiaby also encouraged the administration to adopt a bipartisan approach to governance, urging them to incorporate effective policies from opposition manifestos.

“Good ideas should not be abandoned because they come from another party. Leadership is about advancing the nation, not advancing partisan interests,” he said.

He challenged the administration to be proactive, stating, “By the time a government comes into office, many of the good policies in their manifesto should already be in motion. Let’s stop waiting for power to implement what is best for Ghana.”

Beyond leadership, Rev Ashiaby issued a clarion call to all Ghanaians to take ownership of the nation’s progress.

He acknowledged that while Ghana has fallen behind in certain areas, the potential to achieve greatness is within reach if citizens work together.

“We are far behind, but I believe we can do more if we join our efforts,” he affirmed. He urged every Ghanaian to harness their spiritual gifts, natural talents, and skills for the betterment of the nation.

“God has blessed us with so much, but blessings alone are not enough. We need to work hard, with a shared vision, to build the Ghana we all desire,” he added.

Rev. Ashiaby concluded his interview with a reminder of the spiritual dimension of Ghana’s journey, calling for prayers for both citizens and leaders. “We cannot do this alone; we need God’s direction and wisdom to guide us,” he said solemnly.