By Hassan Osman Kargbo
Renowned Ghanaian religious leader Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams on Thursday 5 March 2026, paid a courtesy visit to President Julius Maada Bio at State House in Freetown during his stay in Sierra Leone for a major national revival programme.
The Archbishop, who is the Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International in Ghana, is currently in the country to lead a three day national revival crusade organised under his Global Prayer Works initiative.
The spiritual gathering, which is being held from 5 to 7 March 2026, is taking place under the theme “Breakthrough Unseen Barriers.” The event has attracted worshippers, religious leaders and believers from different parts of Sierra Leone who are expected to participate in prayer sessions aimed at spiritual renewal and national transformation.
During his meeting with President Bio, Archbishop Duncan Williams spoke about the importance of prayer in promoting peace, strengthening leadership and supporting national development. He emphasized that prayer remains a powerful tool for addressing challenges faced by nations and for inspiring hope among citizens.
The Ghanaian cleric also used the opportunity to extend fraternal greetings to President Bio from Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama. He noted that the relationship between Ghana and Sierra Leone remains strong and continues to be reinforced through cooperation in different areas including diplomacy, religion and regional partnership.
Archbishop Duncan Williams expressed appreciation for the warm reception he has received since arriving in Sierra Leone. He commended the country’s long standing reputation for peaceful religious coexistence and unity among different faiths.
President Julius Maada Bio welcomed the Archbishop to Sierra Leone and thanked him for choosing the country as a destination for the Global Prayer Works initiative. The President acknowledged the role that religious leaders play in promoting peace, moral guidance and national unity.
President Bio reaffirmed that Sierra Leone continues to uphold a strong tradition of religious tolerance where people of different beliefs live together peacefully and support national progress.
He also highlighted his government’s commitment to human capital development, describing it as the country’s greatest asset. According to the President, investments in education, health and youth empowerment remain central to his administration’s efforts to build a stronger and more prosperous Sierra Leone.
The courtesy visit ended with a brief exchange of goodwill messages as both leaders expressed optimism about the continued partnership between religious institutions and national leadership in promoting peace and development.
Archbishop Duncan Williams is expected to conclude the revival crusade on Friday as part of his broader mission of encouraging prayer and spiritual awakening across different nations.
