US EditionNigeria: 'Why I Pray for Nigeria Every Day' - Ghanaian President John Mahama
Mahama said daily prayers for Nigeria, warning that instability there could drive migration and spillover pressures across West Africa.
- On Saturday, President John Dramani Mahama addressed the 4th edition of the African Heritage Awards in Accra, emphasizing Nigeria's critical importance to West African stability and regional prosperity.
- Mahama detailed deep historical, cultural, and economic ties between Ghana and Nigeria, warning that instability in Africa's most populous nation could trigger significant migration pressures across the subregion.
- "Every day I wake up, I pray for Nigeria," Mahama said, citing its 250 million population and warning that one million could drift toward smaller nations like Ghana without stability.
- The African Continental Free Trade Area serves as a crucial step for economic integration, though Mahama acknowledged initial implementation challenges alongside the need for responsible continental leadership.
- Advocating for a fundamental shift in Africa's economic model, Mahama urged nations to move from dependency to self-driven growth, adapting to a changing global order through unity and effective governance.
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Ghanaian President: Why I Pray For Nigeria To Get Its Act Together
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over Nigeria’s trajectory. To this end, he revealed that he offers daily prayers for the country to overcome its challenges, while stressing that its stability is critical to the wider West African subregion. Mahama spoke in Accra at the 4th edition of the African Heritage Awards, where he served as Special Guest of Honour and Chief Host. Highlighting the deep historical and cultural ties betwe…
I pray Nigeria does well so they don't run to Ghana' — President Mahama
President John Mahama has underscored the importance of Nigeria’s stability to Ghana’s security and economic wellbeing, warning that challenges in Africa’s most populous nation could trigger migration pressures across the subregion. Mahama made the remarks at the African Heritage Awards 2026, where he highlighted the strong historical, cultural, and economic ties between Nigeria and Ghana. According to him, Nigeria’s progress is directly linked …
“I Pray Nigeria Does Well So They Don’t Run to Ghana” — President Mahama
Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has said he prays for Nigeria’s success, stressing that instability in Africa’s largest economy could have ripple effects across the region, including migration pressure on neighbouring countries like Ghana.Speaking at a recent event, Mahama noted that Nigeria’s progress is directly tied to Ghana’s well-being, adding that both countries share deep historical and economic ties. He remarked that Ghanaians “pray dail…
President John Mahama Emphasizes Nigeria’s Stability as Vital to Ghana’s Regional Security
During the African Heritage Awards 2026, Ghana’s President, John Mahama, underscored the profound connection between West Africa’s two most prominent nations. Addressing a gathered audience, Mahama made it clear that Nigeria’s stability is not just a domestic issue but a matter of key security interests for the Republic of Ghana.During the African Heritage Awards 2026, Ghana’s President, John Mahama, underscored the profound connection between W…
'Every Day I Pray for Nigeria To Do Well So They Don't End Up Running To Ghana' — President Mahama
President John Mahama has declared that Ghana’s stability and prosperity are closely tied to Nigeria’s success, warning that failure in Africa’s most populous nation could trigger migration pressures on smaller neighboring countries. Mahama made the remarks during the African Heritage Awards 2026, where he spoke candidly about the deep historical, cultural, and security links between Nigeria and Ghana.
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