Ga Mantse pays courtesy visit to Chancellor of University of Ghana

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has paid a special courtesy call on the Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Mrs. Mary Chinery-Hesse.

The visit formed part of the King’s personal outreach to national figures and was aimed at wishing the Chancellor well after her recovery from a brief illness.

The moment was warm and dignified, reflecting the deep mutual respect between the Ga State and the eminent Ghanaian stateswoman.

Mrs. Chinery-Hesse—an accomplished international civil servant and former Chief Advisor to the President—recently received a diplomatic award from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, cementing her status as one of Ghana’s most distinguished public figures.

In his remarks, the Ga Mantse described her as “a rare jewel of the Ga State and an enduring icon of women’s leadership in Ghana.”

He commended her remarkable service to the nation and the global community, adding that her strength, wisdom, and integrity continue to inspire generations.

The King presented her with symbolic gifts, acknowledging her contributions and expressing goodwill on behalf of the Ga Traditional Council.

Mrs. Chinery-Hesse received the Ga Mantse in the company of her household and extended family members from the Nleshie Traditional Area, where she serves as Queen Mother.

Among the family members present was Ambassador Joseph Ayikoi Sowah, Ghana’s former High Commissioner to Canada and former Managing Director of the Ghana Commercial Bank.

The Ga Mantse was accompanied by a high-profile delegation, including Alhaji Nortey, a close associate; the King’s personal aide and Queen Mother, Hajia Mariam Naa Klorkor; and Ambassador Sir Sylvester Parker-Allotey (KSG), Chief of Protocol and Communications at the Ga Mantse’s Palace.

The visit was warmly received, with the Chancellor and her family expressing deep appreciation for the King’s gesture. They offered heartfelt prayers for the continued good health, wisdom, and successful reign of the Ga Mantse.

The interaction—marked by cultural reverence, warm exchanges, and a spirit of unity—further strengthened the longstanding ties between the Ga State and one of Ghana’s most revered national personalities.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith