Accra, Oct. 27, GNA - Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has sent a congratulatory message to Peter Cardinal Turkson on his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI as President of the Pontifical Council of Justice and Peace. A statement signed by Mr Frank Agyekum, Press Secretary at the Office of the former President, said the elevation was testimony of his hard work.

It said: "Undoubtedly, this is an honour well-deserved and testimony to your hard work in the service of the Catholic Church and to propagating the good news of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, throughout the world." "Former President Kufuor shares in the joy of millions of Ghanaians in wishing you the very best in your new role with the hope that even greater things lay ahead."