President Mahama emphasises the role of the Church in shaping public life and supporting vulnerable communities

President John Dramani Mahama addressed the opening of the 10th Triennial Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship in Accra, Ghana, on October 15, emphasizing the crucial role the Church plays in shaping public life and providing support to vulnerable communities. The three-day event, held for the first time on African soil, attracted over 10,000 participants from around the globe, under the theme "Commissioned: One Mandate, Every Nation."

Prior to the event, the World Assemblies of God Fellowship's Executive Committee visited President Mahama to discuss the historic congress. The Global Chairman, Rev. Dominic Yeo, and the host, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, welcomed the delegation and expressed their gratitude to President Mahama and the government of Ghana for their support in organizing the event.

Rev. Wengam highlighted that the congress was being held in Ghana for the first time in the 115-year history of the Assemblies of God worldwide, praising the President's visionary and transformational leadership which has contributed to economic stability and significant road development in the country. The Executive Committee commended President Mahama and the Ghanaian government for their diverse assistance, ensuring the success of the World Congress.