The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Reverend Sarah Mullally, on Monday, July 27, paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House as part of her first official visit to Ghana.
Most Reverend Mullally, the first woman to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury, is in Ghana on a 10-day tour at the invitation of the Primate of West Africa, Archbishop Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith. She was accompanied by her husband, Mr Eamonn Mullally, a delegation of Anglican bishops and the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Dr Christian Rogg.
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President Mahama congratulated Archbishop Mullally on her historic appointment, describing it as a significant milestone in the Church‘s nearly 1,400-year history and a testament to the growing role of women in leadership.
He commended the Anglican Church for its longstanding contributions to education, healthcare, social services and community development in Ghana, noting that the Church shares the government’s commitment to promoting peace, justice, integrity and accountability.
The President also highlighted the government’s efforts to restore economic stability while investing in healthcare, education, youth employment and social protection.
In her remarks, Archbishop Mullally said one of the highlights of her visit would be the groundbreaking ceremony for the Church of Ghana’s Heritage Anglican Culture Village and Resorts initiative, which aims to preserve the history of the transatlantic slave trade while promoting spiritual healing and cultural reconnection for the African diaspora.
She also noted that the Anglican Communion comprises 42 provinces across 164 countries worldwide.
