{
  "id": 2551681,
  "title": "Assemblies of God Ghana re-elects Rev. Stephen Wengam General Superintendent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/assemblies-of-god-ghana-re-elects-rev-stephen-wengam-general",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T10:19:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/assemblies-of-god-ghana-re-elects-rev-stephen-wengam-general-superintendent/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rev. Stephen Wengam has once again been elected as the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, in the 2026 elections. He secured a substantial lead with 3,727 votes, making up 89.48% of the total votes, while his opponent, Rev. Kwame Bansah, received 432 votes or 10.37%. Only 6 votes were rejected, representing 0.14%. This re-election provides Rev. Wengam with a robust mandate to continue his leadership for another term. He was first elected in August 2022 and serves as the Lead Pastor of Cedar Mountain Chapel in East Legon. Beyond his role in Ghana, Rev. Wengam holds significant positions in various Assemblies of God organizations, both within Africa and globally.",
  "summary": "Rev. Stephen Wengam has been re-elected as General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, after securing an overwhelming victory in the church’s 2026 elections. Rev. Wengam polled 3,727 votes, representing 89.48% of the total votes cast, to retain the position. His contender, Rev. Kwame Bansah, garnered 432 votes, representing 10.37%, while six votes, equivalent to […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Rev. Stephen Wengam re-elected as General Superintendent in 2026",
    "Secured 89.48% of votes, 3,727 out of total",
    "Lead Pastor of Cedar Mountain Chapel in East Legon"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}