President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday received the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Sarah Mullally, at the Presidency during her first official visit to Africa.
The courtesy call marked a significant moment in the longstanding relationship between Ghana, the Anglican Church, and the United Kingdom, underscoring their shared commitment to advancing peace, education, healthcare, social justice, and national development.
President Mahama congratulated Archbishop Mullally on her historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, describing her elevation to the office as a landmark achievement for the Anglican Communion.
He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening its enduring partnership with the Anglican Church, noting the Church’s longstanding contributions to the country’s development, particularly in education, healthcare, and community development.
The President emphasized that Ghana values its close ties with the Anglican Church and looks forward to deepening collaboration in promoting peace, social cohesion, and inclusive national progress.
Archbishop Mullally’s visit to the Presidency forms part of her first official tour of Africa since assuming office. The meeting provided an opportunity for discussions on issues of mutual interest and reinforced the enduring bonds between Ghana, the Anglican Church, and the United Kingdom.
The visit highlighted the importance of faith-based institutions in supporting sustainable development and fostering dialogue, unity, and social transformation across communities.
