The Women’s Ministry Directorate of The Church of Pentecost, led by Mrs Philomina Mireku, visited the Akwamuman Royal Palace on September 13, 2024, to congratulate Nana Afrakoma II, the Queen of Akwamuman, on the 60th anniversary of her reign.
Nana Afrakoma became queen at the age of 18 and is recognised as the leader of all Queen Mothers in Ghana due to her extensive experience and peaceful leadership.
During their visit to the Agormanya Area of the church, the Directorate took the opportunity to visit the queen at her palace. The delegation included Apostle Dr Samuel and Mrs Gakpetor (Agormanya Area Head), the Area Women’s Ministry Executive Committee members, the Area pastorate, and members of the ministry in the Akwamu Zone.
Nana Afrakoma, who was extremely happy to see the leadership of the Women’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, warmly welcomed them to her palace.
Mrs Mireku explained that the visit was in commemoration of the queen’s 60th anniversary. She praised Nana Afrakoma’s distinguished reign, noting that her 60 years as queen is a credit to womanhood. She added that the Directorate of the Women’s Ministry decided to congratulate her as part of its mission to make a positive societal impact, a vision championed by the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye.
To mark the occasion, Mrs Mireku presented a hamper to Nana Afrakoma on behalf of the Women’s Ministry. The hamper included Vlisco Holland Cloths, rice, assorted drinks, other provisions, and Women’s Ministry cloth and scarf. The queen was draped in the Women’s Ministry cloth, symbolising love, acceptance, trust, and deep appreciation.
Nana Afrakoma expressed her gratitude for the visit and the donation. She thanked the Women’s Ministry Directorate for their thoughtful gesture and blessed the leadership of The Church of Pentecost for empowering its women to make a positive societal impact.
She advised the Women’s Ministry to take their church roles seriously and strive for excellence to receive the Lord’s blessings and recognition.
Reflecting on her own life, she shared that she became queen at 18 and, through dedication, hard work, and a peaceful nature, has become the longest-serving queen. She encouraged the Women’s Ministry Directorate to work hard and achieve great success during their tenure.
Report by Professor Mrs Gladys Quartey
