Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder and General Overseer of Nicholas Duncan-Williams Ministries, has cautioned members of the new government against becoming intoxicated by power and behaving in an unruly manner.

In a strong sermon at the President's first National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service in Accra on Sunday, January 12, he advised them to stay true to their values and not let their newfound positions alter their relationships with others.

The clergyman pointed to the consistency of former President John Mahama and his wife as a model for others in power.

"This President and his wife, they are consistent; they don’t change. What you seek is what you get. Please don’t change. Don’t let the position you are entering or the influence you acquire change you, because your boss and his wife are consistent—they don’t change, whether they are in opposition or in power," Archbishop Duncan-Williams stated.

He urged those entering positions of power to follow Mahama's example and maintain unwavering principles. He added that doing so would open the door for divine blessings, noting, "If you heed this counsel, God will blow your mind and will use you to advance the cause of this nation."

The Archbishop also linked the absence of love for the country to corruption and poverty, stressing that genuine affection for the people is key to national progress.

"You will never take advantage of the people you love; you will not exploit the people you love. So, I want to say that this President and his wife love this country. All of you coming into new positions, please love this country, love the people of this country, and God will bless you," he encouraged the new leadership.

Concluding his message, Duncan-Williams expressed optimism about the new President's ability to overcome the country’s economic hurdles and make Ghana a place where citizens abroad would be eager to return, work, and contribute to the nation's development rather than seeking opportunities elsewhere.