Father’s Day: Frimpong-Manso Institute urges fathers to recommit to family leadership and protection

The Frimpong-Manso Institute has called on fathers across Ghana and the world to renew their commitment to their families and communities, stressing that strong fatherhood remains essential to the stability and well-being of society.

In a Father’s Day message issued on Friday, June 19, 2026, and signed by its President, Rev. Prof. Paul Frimpong-Manso, the Institute joined the global community in celebrating fathers and acknowledging their invaluable contributions to families, workplaces, churches, leadership, and national development.

The statement noted that Father’s Day often receives less public attention than Mother’s Day but emphasized that fathers play equally indispensable roles in society.

“It’s common knowledge that Father’s Day receives far less attention as compared to Mother’s Day. Whatever explains this imbalance, no society can afford to overlook or diminish fathers who remain essential pillars in the home, the church, the workplace, in leadership, political governance and the entire nation,” Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso stated.

The Institute warned against absentee fatherhood, arguing that families become increasingly vulnerable when fathers neglect their responsibilities due to competing personal and professional demands.

“Every family needs vigilant protection. Fathers must guard against becoming so overextended that the home is left exposed. Indeed, when fathers are absent, families become vastly more vulnerable to manipulation, pain, and loss,” the statement said.

Raising concerns about the growing social challenges confronting families, the Institute questioned whether societal progress is coming at the expense of family values and cohesion.

“Who is protecting our homes, schools, and neighborhoods from subtle invaders as society advances in development, influence, and technological dominance? What do we gain if we achieve academic records, expand globally, increase profits, or even conquer space, yet lose our families to drugs, pornography, gambling, and other destructive pursuits?” the statement asked.

The Institute urged fathers to be actively involved in the lives of their children and communities, stressing that their presence must go beyond physical availability.

“While warning against absentee fatherhood, we urge fathers to renew their commitment to be present in their families and communities. This presence must be spiritual, practical, relational, and supportive,” Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso emphasized.

According to the statement, modern pressures often divert men’s attention toward academic pursuits, business, and industry while their families suffer neglect. It therefore encouraged men to learn from the experiences of previous generations and strive to maintain a healthy balance between work and family responsibilities.

“Men must learn from the wisdom and mistakes of their fathers and grandfathers, prioritize their responsibilities, and balance them carefully to avoid needless overextension,” the Institute advised.

The statement further encouraged men to adopt a long-term perspective in planning their lives, investing not only in their families and institutions but also in their own well-being and future security.

Offering a message of hope to struggling fathers and families, the Institute urged those facing loneliness, pain, and disappointment not to lose faith.

“Some men and families have given up, living with chronic loneliness, pain, and bitterness. But like David, they can trust God’s grace to turn their mess into a message and their misery into ministry for others,” Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso said.

The Institute concluded by wishing fathers a happy Father’s Day and commending their sacrifices and dedication to family and national development.