The Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Elizabeth Danny, stated that it was appropriate to conclude the centenary celebrations at the very place where Prempeh I practiced his faith after his baptism in 1904.
Praise
During the ceremony, Bishop Danny, along with Ivor Agyeman-Duah, the Director of the Manhyia Palace Museum representing the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, commended the descendants of Prempeh who live on the island for their exemplary efforts in preserving the legacy of their great ancestor.
Gratitude from Asantehene
In a message delivered on his behalf by the Dean of the Cathedral, Father Byrian Volcere, the Asantehene expressed his gratitude to the church for honoring his great uncle and lamented his absence from the service.
He noted, “The Anglican Church in Asante and throughout Ghana owes much of its existence to the faith cultivated by Prempeh within the walls of this Cathedral.
We feel fulfilled that the centenary celebrations have concluded here with the erection of this monument.”
Otumfuo also praised both the former president and major Anglican priest, Wavel Ramkalawan, as well as the current president, Dr Patrick Herminie, urging them to promote unity in addressing the challenges they face, similar to those in Ghana.
Additionally, Mr Agyeman-Duah, on behalf of the Asantehene, presented the Cathedral with six cartons of communion wine and wafers, along with $2,000 in cash.
Descendants
One of Prempeh’s great-grandchildren, Suzy Prempeh-Marimba, who works in the tourism industry, mentioned that the narrative for visitors to the ancient Cathedral will change with the installation of the new monument.
source: Graphic Online
