Former President Akufo-Addo takes on new role in Anglican Church

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been installed as an Honorary Lay Canon of the Anglican Diocese of Koforidua on Passion Sunday, the fifth Sunday in Lent, at the St. Peter Anglican Cathedral. He described this event as following "a period of prayerful consideration."

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 hospitality. He indicated that his life's journey had been guided by faith and divine providence, stating, "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 in Matthew 19:26, which states, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'" He expressed gratitude to the Anglican Diocese of Koforidua, the wider Anglican Communion, diocesan bishop Felix Odei Annancy, and the officiating clergy.

Mr. Akufo-Addo pledged his continued commitment to the Church, stating that he would dedicate himself to a life of service, prayer, and support for the growth of the Anglican faith within the diocese and beyond. He said, "I commit, as I always have, to continued service to the Church, to live a holy life, to pray regularly for God’s blessing upon the work of the Church in the world and especially in this Diocese and the West African Province, and to enter gladly into the succession of those in each generation who have served God through the worship offered in this Cathedral, Diocese, and Province." The installation places the former president among distinguished lay persons recognised by the Church for their contributions to society and their commitment to advancing its mission.