Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has been re-elected as General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana.
He secured nearly 90 per cent of the votes cast in elections held during the church’s 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region on Friday (August 21, 2026).
Rev. Wengam who is also the Head Pastor of the Cedar Mountain Chapel at East Legon in Accra polled 3,727 votes, representing 89.61 per cent, to defeat Rev. Dr. Kwame B. Bansah, of the Charity Assemblies of God in the Adenta District of the Accra West Region who obtained 432 votes, representing 10.39 per cent.
The election returned Rev. Wengam to office for another four-year term and completed the process of electing the church’s top leadership team, with new office holders also elected to the positions of Assistant General Superintendent and General Secretary and General Treasurer.
A total of 4,159 valid votes were cast in the contest for General Superintendent, with seven ballots rejected, bringing the total number of votes cast to 4,166.
Rev. Dr. Kwadwo Bempah of Holy Hill Chapel in the Adabraka District of Accra West Region was elected Assistant General Superintendent, while Rev. Dr. Albert Anane of the Father’s House in Koforidua in Eastern Region ‘A’ emerged as the new General Secretary.
Rev. Simon Abu Baba of the Central Chapel in Mim retained his position as General Treasurer after standing unopposed.
Rev. Mrs Esther Oduro Dwomo was elected National Women’s Ministries Director, while Mr. Silas Amankwaah was retained as National Men’s Ministry Director, unopposed. Other Directors include Rev. Michael K. N. Atisu, the National Sunday School Ministry Director, and Rev. Henry Kyei Mensah, the National Youth Ministries Director. They all retained their positions unopposed.
The event saw the appointment of new officers. Rev. Boniface Keelson was appointed the new Foreign Missions Director, while Rev. Aaron Lambon Fant, who was adjudged the Best Church Planter at the event, is now the new Home Missions Director.
In his acceptance remarks, Rev. Wengam pledged to serve members of Assemblies of God, Ghana, with renewed commitment, humility and dedication.
“To all who endorsed me with your precious votes, you will never regret your sacred decision,” he said.
Rev. Wengam described the electoral process as peaceful, fair and transparent.
He noted that although elections could create tension, the process had been characterised by minimal acrimony and urged members to move beyond competition and work together for the growth of the church.
He said his second term would focus on advancing the church’s transformation agenda and ensuring that its major strategic initiatives achieved their intended goals.
Among the priorities he highlighted was the Centenary City Project, which is being developed to mark the church’s 100th anniversary.
