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  "id": 14243199,
  "title": "President Mahama welcomes Global Assemblies of God leaders as Ghana prepares for historic World Congress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/president-mahama-welcomes-global-assemblies-of-god-leaders-as-ghana",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:21:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/president-mahama-welcomes-global-assemblies-of-god-leaders-as-ghana-prepares-for-historic-world-congress/2026/"
  },
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  "account": "The Executive Committee of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship visited President John Dramani Mahama to discuss the upcoming World Congress, which begins in Accra on October 14th, 2026. The delegation, led by Global Chairman Rev. Dominic Yeo and host General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam, expressed gratitude to President Mahama and the Government of Ghana for their support in hosting the event, which is taking place on African soil for the first time in Assemblies of God history. Rev. Wengam commended the change of venue from Independence Square to the Accra International Conference Centre due to technical issues, noting the new location is more suitable. The Global Chairman congratulated Ghana, the first African country to host the World Congress and the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain political independence. He praised President Mahama's visionary leadership, highlighting economic stability and infrastructure development. President Mahama welcomed the delegation, assuring their safety and success during the event. He shared his personal connection to the Assemblies of God, expressing no regrets about joining the church and commending its current leadership for growth and transformation. Rev. Yeo presented Congress souvenirs to President Mahama and led the delegation in praying for the president and the nation's prosperity.",
  "summary": "The Executive Committee of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama to discuss the church’s World Congress which opens in Accra tomorrow, 14th October, 2026. The delegation was led by the Global Chairman, Rev. Dominic Yeo, and the host, General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam. Rev. Wengam […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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