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President Mahama commends Rev. Wengam’s ‘visionary and bold leadership’ after 90% re-election

General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has led the newly elected Executive Presbytery officers of the church to pay a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at his residence in Accra. The visit was to introduce the new church leadership to the President and express appreciation for his participation […]

President Mahama commends Rev. Wengam’s ‘visionary and bold leadership’ after 90% re-election

On the 22nd of August, 2026, the newly elected leaders of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at his residence in Accra. The delegation, comprising Rev. Kwadwo Boateng Bempah, Rev. Albert Anane, Lady Mrs. Monica Wengam, Rev. (Rtd.) Ernest Agyei and Mr. Fuseini Donkor, introduced the new church leadership to the President and expressed gratitude for his role as Special Guest of Honour at the church's 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting.

Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, praised President Mahama for his "visionary and bold leadership" which he credited for securing his re-election for a second term. The President, in return, noted the significant growth of the church since Rev. Wengam's appointment as General Superintendent. He expressed hope that this positive trajectory would continue to grow.

President Mahama also took the opportunity to reaffirm the church's commitment to offering continued prayers and support for the First Family and the government. He congratulated the newly elected leaders and highlighted the church's vast support, with nearly 90% of the votes going to Rev. Wengam against 10% for his main contender, Rev Dr Kwame Bansah.

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