Accra:The Reverend Dominic Yeo, Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, praised President John Dramani Mahama for his visionary and transformational leadership during a visit to the Presidency in Accra. Rev Yeo, who is also the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Singapore, made these remarks while acknowledging Mahama's support for the upcoming 10th Triennial World Assemblies of God Congress.
According to Ghana News Agency, Rev Yeo was accompanied by Rev Dr Stephen Yenusom Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, as they visited to extend their gratitude for the government's backing of the Congress, set to take place from October 14 to 16 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
President Mahama, along with First Lady Lordina Mahama, both members of the Assemblies of God Church, will attend the Congress as Special Guests of Honour. Rev Yeo expressed joy in visiting the Presidency with the global leadership of the Assemblies of God Fellowship and the Executive Committee members of the Assemblies of God, Ghana. He noted the historical significance of Ghana being the first African country to host the Congress, recalling that the decision was made during the last Congress in Madrid, Spain.
Rev Yeo commended Ghana's preparations for the event and emphasized that the country's selection as host was part of a divine purpose. He praised President Mahama for demonstrating that Christians could uphold their faith while participating in politics and prayed for God's blessings on the President and First Lady for their service to the nation.
President Mahama expressed his appreciation to the Assemblies of God Fellowship for selecting Ghana as the host for the Congress, noting the significance of this event for the local church. Rev Dr Wengam also thanked the President for his support in securing the venue for the Congress.