Rev. Wengam urges citizens to be patriotic, incorruptible
The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam, has underscored the need for citizens to be demonstrably patriotic, incorruptible and hardworking to advance the cause of national development.
He said this agenda must be given the topmost priority by Ghanaians in 2026.
Rev Wengam was speaking at the Watch Night Service of Cedar Mountain Chapel in Accra to usher in the new year.
He declared: “ Even though there will be challenging moments , 2026 will bring greater prosperity and favour.”
Rev Wengam drew lessons from the life of the Patriarch Abraham, who is described as the father of the Christian faith, and expressed the belief that adhering to that authentic faith could effectively accelerate nation building.
He particularly called on Christians to emulate Abraham by “believing boldly and radically while modelling godly living to defend that legacy of faith.
“This will translate into patriotism, positive work ethics , higher productivity and less corruptible society, “ he said.
The General Superintendent bemoaned the practice where Christians served God for only what they would receive without imbibing proper teachings on holy and righteous living.
“That was not the kind of Christian faith bequeathed to us,”, Rev. Wengam emphasised.
He announced that all Assemblies of God Church in Ghana would embark on a week-long fasting and prayer from January 5 to 11 to intercede for the church and the nation.
Present at the service was the Burkinabe Ambassador to Ghana, David Kabre.
EP church
In another new year message, the Moderator of the Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Church, Ghana, Rt. Rev. Dr Lt. Col. Bliss Divine Agbeko, called on Ghanaians to pursue purity of self and character as the foundation for personal, spiritual and national renewal.
In his 2026 New Year message anchored on the Church’s 2026 theme, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness, Keep Clean!”, he emphasised that cleanliness went beyond physical surroundings to include purity of heart, mind, character, relationships and faith.
"To keep clean is to forgive those who have wronged us, to guard our minds and emotions against evil, to strengthen our faith by trusting fully in God, and to care for our environment so that it remains healthy, beautiful and worthy of God's Presence."
"Remember always: cleanliness is next to godliness. To keep clean is to reflect the nature and goodness of God, to live at peace with all, and to reveal His glory in our lives," he said.
He urged citizens to forgive one another, guard their thoughts and emotions, and live in ways that reflected God’s righteousness.
He also called on Ghanaians to protect the environment, live in peace and reflect God’s goodness in daily life.
He said such holistic purity fostered peace, strengthened faith, and created an environment in which God’s presence and blessings could flourish in the nation.
"May God bless you, and may He bless our homeland Ghana. May He help us keep her clean, healthy and strong.
“I pray that throughout 2026, the Lord will lead us in the paths of righteousness as we maintain clean hearts, clean environments, clean relationships, and pure worship of Him in spirit and in truth."
Rt. Rev. Agbeko also prayed for the national leaders, asking God to grant them wisdom and unity to govern for the common good, while invoking blessings for Ghana throughout the year.
