Martin Amankwah consecrated Coadjutor Bishop of Sunyani Anglican Diocese

The Very Reverend Martin Apraku Amankwah was formally ordained as Coadjutor Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Sunyani during a ceremony at St Anselm’s Anglican Cathedral. The service, presided over by the Primate and Metropolitan Archbishop of the Church of the Province of West Africa, Most Reverend Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, was attended by 17 other bishops of the church.

According to the departing Bishop of Sunyani, Right Reverend Dr Festus Yeboah Asuamah, Amankwah's role will include assisting the diocesan bishop and ultimately taking over leadership of the diocese.

Addressing the congregation, Archbishop Ben-Smith emphasized the Anglican Church's dedication to national development via Christian principles, patriotism, and moral teachings. He encouraged the new bishop to promote unity among clergy and congregants while urging the government to prioritize job creation for young people and enhance national security.

In his opening remarks, Bishop Amankwah highlighted peace, harmony, and unity as essential to his plans for expanding the Anglican Church in the Sunyani Diocese. He appealed for clergy and congregation support, stating that collective commitment to the church's mission is necessary for achieving its goals. Amankwah, born in 1962, is married with three children and was ordained as a deacon in 2007 and a priest in 2008.

Ahmed Ibrahim, a special guest at the ceremony representing President John Dramani Mahama, called on the public to assist Amankwah in implementing his vision for the church. He suggested introducing initiatives that would strengthen the Anglican Church and engaging political leaders when cooperation and assistance were required.