The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has a paid a historic visit to the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, at his official palace at Kaneshie, in Accra.

This visit marked the first time a sitting Mayor of London has undertaken an official visit to Africa, highlighting a renewed commitment to forging deeper ties between London and key African cities.

The official visit afforded Khan the opportunity to meet the Ga Mantse and his paramount chiefs, who also make up his council, and was been deemed an honour by Khan, who has served as the Mayor of London since 2016.

"It is a pleasure and an honour to come and see you, the Ga Mantse, and the members of the Ga Traditional Council," Bashir Ibrahim, who spoke on behalf of the London Mayor, stated.

Addressing the gathering, Mayor Khan expressed gratitude for the warm reception and thanked the Ga Mantse for the work he continues to promote unity.

"I have followed with great admiration your work to promote unity, champion culture, and advance education and opportunities for Ghanaian youth.

"This is, as you've ascertained, my first time in Accra, and the first time ever that a Mayor of London has visited Africa on official business," he said.

He was decorated with traditional emblems in accordance with the tradition of the Ga State, which symbolises unity, love and royalty of the Ga people.

He was given a Royal Stool with an emblem that represented the unity between the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, and Sadiq Khan.

Watch a video of the visit below:



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