{
  "id": 14504548,
  "title": "I have no regrets joining Assemblies of God – Mahama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/i-have-no-regrets-joining-assemblies-of-god-mahama",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T17:51:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/i-have-no-regrets-joining-assemblies-of-god-mahama/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahead of the Assemblies of God World Congress opening in Accra, the Executive Committee of the World Fellowship paid a courtesy visit to President John Dramani Mahama. The delegation, led by the Global Chairman Reverend Dominic Yeo, was hosted by General Superintendent Reverend Stephen Wengam. Wengam expressed satisfaction with the preparations for the historic event, which marks the first time the World Congress is hosted on African soil in the church's 115-year history.\n\nWengam commended President Mahama and the government for their support in organizing the congress. The Global Chairman congratulated Ghana for being the first African country to host the World Congress, as well as the first in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve political independence. He expressed gratitude to the President and the government for their assistance throughout the event.\n\nReverend Yeo praised President Mahama's visionary and transformational leadership, highlighting the country's economic stability and robust road development. He urged the President to continue representing Christ well in politics and maintaining his faith. President Mahama welcomed the delegation and assured them of the government's commitment to ensuring a peaceful, successful, and impactful event.\n\nPresident Mahama shared his personal connection to the Assemblies of God, stating that he has no regrets about joining the church. He praised the current leadership for the church's growth and transformation. Reverend Yeo presented Congress souvenirs to President Mahama and led the delegation in praying for him and Ghana's prosperity.",
  "summary": "The Executive Committee of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama ahead of the church's World Congress, which opens in Accra today, Tuesday, October 13.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Mahama urges Assemblies of God to mentor younger generations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mahama-urges-assemblies-of-god-to-mentor-younger-generations",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:09:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}