Faith and Unity Define 2025 Easter

By Shine Esi Kwawukumey



President John Dramani Mahama 


Ghanaians across the nation commemorated Easter 2025 with a blend of solemn religious observances and vibrant cultural festivities.

The season unfolded with a strong sense of hope, resilience, and togetherness, underscoring the enduring significance of the season.​

On Friday, April 18, President John Dramani Mahama addressed thousands gathered at the Black Star Square for the annual Good Friday Miracle Service organised by the Lighthouse Group of Churches. 

President Mahama at the Good Friday Miracle Service 

In a message that was both pastoral and presidential, he drew inspiration from the sacrifice and resurrection of Christ to speak on the urgent need for national renewal.

“I believe with all my heart that our dear nation Ghana shall rise again,” he declared, to loud applause. 

“Our economy shall recover, our youth will find opportunity, our families will flourish and thrive.”

He called on citizens, churches, businesses, and communities to unite for the collective good, stressing that it is only through truth and collaboration that Ghana can rise. 

“Good Friday is a challenge to all of us,” President Mahama said. 

“It challenges us to be more compassionate, it challenges us to forgive, it challenges us to have mercy not just with words, but with our hearts.”

His message resonated deeply with the crowd and was widely shared online, with many praising the former president’s call to moral leadership and civic responsibility.

Meanwhile, in the Eastern Region, the hills of Kwahu once again became the epicenter of Easter excitement. 

Thousands of revelers, tourists, and families journeyed to the area to take part in the annual Kwahu Easter Festival an event known for its colorful blend of paragliding, cultural showcases, hiking, and music.



President Mahama, who visited Kwahu, joined various community events and formally opened the Second Edition of the Kwahu Business Forum at Mpraeso. 

His presence energized the festivities, drawing attention to the intersection of tourism, culture, and economic opportunity.



The festival, which began decades ago as a homecoming celebration, has evolved into one of the country’s largest and most anticipated public events.

A defining moment of this year’s Easter celebrations occurred on Saturday, April 20, when President Mahama and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo met during the Kwahu festivities.

President Mahama in handshake with former President


In a handshake that echoed across the nation, the two leaders once political opponents shared warm greetings and a candid conversation, surrounded by cheering onlookers and flashing cameras. 

The meeting was later described by former President Akufo-Addo as “a timely and symbolic gesture of unity and goodwill during a sacred season.”

President Mahama expressed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, reconciliation, and setting a positive example for future generations.

The encounter served as a poignant reminder that even in the midst of political differences, Ghana’s leaders can and must stand together for the common good. 

In the spirit of Easter, their public show of mutual respect reflected the season’s core themes: forgiveness, humility, and hope.

Easter, at its core, celebrates the resurrection of Christ a victory over death that signifies new life and redemption. 

For Ghanaians, this year’s celebrations went beyond rituals. 

It was a season of renewed faith, national introspection, and a rekindling of hope.

From churches in Tamale to beaches in Cape Coast, from family gatherings in Kumasi to community outreach in Ho, citizens embraced the Easter message in diverse ways. 

Yet, a common thread ran through it all - the belief that through unity, faith, and sacrifice, Ghana can and will overcome its challenges.

As the sun sets on this Easter weekend, the message left behind is clear: Ghana is a nation alive with promise and in the spirit of the season, it marches forward hand in hand, heart to heart.

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