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.
The delegation was led by the Global Chairman, Rev. Dominic Yeo, and the host, General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam.
Rev. Wengam said “all is set for the World Congress “ which is taking place on an African soil for the first time in the 115th year history of Assemblies of God worldwide.
He commended President Mahama and the Government for supporting the organization of the event.
Rev Wengam explained that the change of venue for the morning conference , from Independence Square to the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre , was due to technical hitches, adding that the new venue is more conducive.
The Global Chairman of Assemblies of God Fellowship, Rev. Yeo congratulated Ghana on being the first country in Africa to host the World Congress , just as it was the first in sub- Saharan Africa to gain political independence.
He expressed the gratitude of the Executive Committee to President Mahama and the Government of Ghana for their diverse assistance to ensure the success of the World Congress.
The Global Chairman commended the President for his visionary and transformational leadership which “is reflected in economic stability and massive road development.”
He urged the President to continue to represent Christ well in politics and to remain steadfast in his faith.
President Mahama welcomed the delegation to Ghana and assured them of the Government’s continued support to “ensure that the event is peaceful, successful, and impactful.”
President Mahama recounted how he joined the Assemblies of God, saying; “ I have no regrets.”
He commended the current leadership of the Church for its visible growth and transformation.
Rev. Yeo presented Congress souvenirs to President Mahama and led the delegation to pray for him and for the prosperity of the nation.
