The Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi Bonte II, has honoured the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Evelyn Palmer, at a colourful ceremony at the palace in Jamestown.
The honour was in recognition of her role in ensuring peace in the country and Accra in particular before, during and after the 2024 general election.
It was also to recognise her for her role in promoting cultural tourism and business investment in the country.
In attendance at the ceremony yesterday were some traditional leaders, and representative from some corporate institutions.
His Royal Majesty, the King of Gbese and the Adonteng of the Ga State, Nii Ayi Bonte II, graciously compliments and wishes to recognise the invaluable role you played to uphold the peace of the Ga State and for that matter Ghana during the December 7, 2024 elections in Ghana,” a citation accompanying the honour stated in part.
It said her immense role in supporting the peace council, civic education, conflict prevention initiatives as well as strengthening the capacity of the peace architecture established by members of the diplomatic community “cannot be overemphasised”.
To this end, the citation indicated, Nii Ayi Bonte II and the entire Ga State “recognise your exemplary contribution to peaceful election and appreciate you sincerely”.
It said in the spirit of friendship, the people of Gbese hail Ms Palmer’s contribution and, therefore, bestowed royal blessings and esteem of the highest honour on her.
