Christian leaders across the country have called on Gha­naians to embrace the true essence of Easter by fostering peace, unity, and personal transforma­tion through faith in the resurrected Christ.

They reminded Christians that Easter is not merely a time for festivities, but a sacred period that calls for reflection, repentance, and a recommitment to the values of love, compassion, and self-sacrifice embod­ied by Jesus Christ.

In separate Easter messages, com­piled by The Ghanaian Times, in Accra on Tuesday, the leaders emphasised that the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is not only a source of hope, but also a divine call to national transforma­tion, ethical leadership, and responsi­ble Christian living.

Most Rev. John Kobina Louis

Auxiliary Bishop of the Ac­cra Archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church, Most Rev. John Kobina Louis, stressed that Easter is a celebration of the Paschal Mys­tery—Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection—which serves as the cornerstone of Christian belief.

He described Easter as a privileged time to encounter the risen Lord and reflect on His message concerning the Kingdom of God.

According to Most Rev. John Ko­bina Louis, the resurrection of Christ stands as a beacon of hope amid suffering and uncertainty, assuring Christians that “death is not the end and eternal life awaits those who have faith. The resurrection is a divine call to break the barriers that divide humanity.

“Through the cross and the resur­rection, God has created for all the races of this world, one common race and one family for Himself.”

He urged all to seek God’s path to peace and become ambassadors of peace.

Most Rev. Louis asked Christians to fight evil, seek personal renewal, and be agents of peace in their commu­nities.

He also advised those who mis­use Easter for immoral festivities to reflect on its true meaning.

“Easter is not merely a time for fes­tivities but a sacred period that hon­ours the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a call to higher moral standards, to turn away from sinful behaviours, and to embrace a life of virtue and holiness,” he said.

“Easter offers us an opportunity to unite in fellowship and celebrate God’s faithfulness, abundant mercies, deliverance, and loving kindness,” he noted.

Rt. Rev. Dr Dogbe called on Ghanaians to make sacrifices for the greater good, particularly as the country and the world face economic crises, environmental degradation, and social tensions.

“As we celebrate Easter, let us resolve to make the needed sacrific­es to make our nation and world a better place. Let us reach out in love to the marginalised, the weak, and the dying,” he said.

In his Easter message, Presiding Bishop, the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Prof. J. Kwabe­na Asamoah-Gyadu, recalled how Christ faced betrayal, false accusa­tions, and death on Good Friday—all for standing for the truth—and em­phasised that Easter reminds us that even in suffering, God is with us.

Most Rev. Prof. J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu

“But Easter Day showed that he had not been abandoned at all. Despite his feeling of loneliness, God was with him after all. Loneliness, pain and suffering are real. But they can never separate us from God’s love,” he stated.

The Presiding Bishop identified several national challenges that should be addressed with a new mindset, in­cluding illegal mining, water pollution, corruption, road carnage, and moral decay.

Most Rev. Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu called for a mindset of hope, hones­ty, forgiveness, and integrity, urging Christians to let the power of the resurrection transform their lives and spread peace and love in their communities.

“The Easter story empowers us to live with hope, trust, and forgiveness, focusing on life’s possibilities rather than limitations. Let us strive to live out the values of love, compassion, and forgiveness that Jesus embodied,” he said.

Most Rev. Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu prayed for God’s blessings upon President John Mahama, and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang, especially for the resto­ration of her health, and extended warm Easter greetings to Ghanaians.

Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, said Christ has broken down the walls of hostility, making all people one.

“In Christ, distinctions fade away— there is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, male nor female, for we are all one. I urge everyone, whether Christian or not, to embrace unity as we strive for national development,” he stated.

Apostle Eric Nyamekye emphasised that “we can only share what we truly possess. Thus, the most effective remedy for disunity and unrest is to sincerely welcome Jesus, the embod­iment of peace and unity, into our hearts.”

Apostle Eric Nyamekye

“Easter reminds us that through Christ’s sacrifice, we were reconciled to God. In turn, we must extend that reconciliation to others by forgiving and loving one another,” Apostle Nyamekye called on ministers and church leaders to use the Easter sea­son to preach forgiveness.