Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been installed as an Honorary Lay Canon of the Anglican Diocese of Koforidua in the Church of the Province of West Africa.
The ceremony took place at the St. Peter Anglican Cathedral on Passion Sunday, the fifth Sunday in Lent, following what the former President described as a period of prayerful consideration.
In a message shared on social media after the ceremony, Mr Akufo-Addo said the honour recognises his contribution to public service and social justice, and entrusts him with responsibilities within the Anglican Communion in areas including health, evangelism, education, investment, tourism and Reflecting on the recognition, he indicated that his life’s journey had been guided by faith and divine providence. “My experiences and service, throughout my adult life, have been a testimony of God’s love, and a vindication of the words of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, as quoted at Matthew 19:26, which states ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible,’” he said.hospitality.
