President-Elect Mahama assures Assemblies of God Church of honest leadership

The Assemblies of God Church has pledged its unwavering support to President-elect John Dramani Mahama, assuring him of their backing as he prepares to take the reins of power. 

This commitment was made during a courtesy call by the church's hierarchy, led by General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, on the newly elected president in Accra today (Tuesday). 

Mr Mahama, who was declared the winner of Saturday’s presidential election by the Electoral Commission, was joined by his wife, Lordina Mahama, as well as former Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and senior aide Joyce Bawa Mogtari. 

The President-elect expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the church for its continuous support and guidance throughout his political and family life.

In his remarks, Mr Mahama assured the pastors that he would lead the country with honesty and integrity, always seeking the best interests of the Ghanaian people. 

“This is the time we are going to need prayers more because the expectations of Ghanaians are going to be high and we all know that the economy is in a severe crisis and it will take a lot of hard work to bring it back so we will expect that the church will continue to pray for us,” he said. 

Touching on the passage of the "Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill" on February 28 this year, Mr. Mahama said he was hopeful that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will sign the bill into law. 

The bill which increases criminal penalties for consensual same-sex conduct and criminalises individuals and organisations advocating LGBT rights will expire with the current parliament if the president doesn’t sign it into law. 

“The issue of LGBTQ is an issue that is still pending. It is our hope that this president will sign the bill,”Mr Mahama said. 

Rev. Wengam prayed for Mr Mahama, his spouse and staff, and presented him with a Bible to guide his decision-making.