From ACNS-By Jan Butter with additional reporting by Bellah Zulu, ACNS.
The Anglican Communion is reeling at the sudden death of the the Primate of The Church of the Province of West Africa yesterday (Tuesday).
Archbishop Dr Solomon Tilewa Johnson, 59, was also Metropolitan Archbishop of the Internal province of West Africa, and Bishop of Gambia. A popular figure both home and abroad, he died in Fajara while playing tennis--one of his favourite pastimes.
The Provincial Secretary Canon Anthony Eiwuley said he had received confirmation of the Archbishop's death from the family. He added that, in time, he planned to open a book of condolence to receive messages on behalf of the Province and the family.
Shock and sadness
People across the Anglican Communion have already been expressing their shock at his death. In an email to the Anglican Communion's Francophone Network, Episcopal Bishop in charge of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe Pierre Whalon said, "What a loss for the Province of West Africa, for the Anglican Communion and for us all."
http://www.anglicannews.org/news/2014/01/anglican-communion-shocked-by-west-africa-primates-sudden-death.aspx
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