Assemblies Of God Congress To Draw 45,000 – Rev. Awintia

The Assemblies of God World Congress, set to occur in Accra from October 14 to 16, is anticipated to draw an audience of 40,000 to 45,000 attendees during its evening sessions, according to Rev. Andrews Nelson Awintia, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee. This marks the first time the global gathering of the Assemblies of God will be held in Africa since its inception 115 years ago.

During a recent visit to the offices of the DAILY GUIDE newspaper, Rev. Awintia, accompanied by committee member Rev. Isaac Amidini and Roland Affail Monney, the publicity chairman, announced the event and sought media support. The church, founded in the United States in 1914 following the Azusa Street Revival, typically organizes a global congress every three years.

Ghana was selected as the first African host for the congress, a choice that comes with significant logistical challenges given the expected large numbers. To accommodate up to 10,000 people simultaneously, the organisers have secured a large dome from Dubai, which is expected to arrive in Ghana shortly. The event will consist of two daily sessions, with morning sessions at Black Star Square and evening sessions at the Accra Sports Stadium, where attendance is projected to reach 40,000 to 45,000.

Open to the public and participants from across Africa and the globe, the congress is seen as an important occasion for the continent. Several dignitaries, including President John Dramani Mahama, who is a member of the Assemblies of God, and the former President of Malawi, are expected to attend.