Accra: Assemblies of God, Ghana, has expressed strong support for former President John Dramani Mahama following the decision by Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, USA, to withdraw an honorary doctorate previously conferred on him.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Church issued a statement in Accra, signed by the General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Ernest Birikorang. The statement indicated that the University's action, reportedly taken in protest against Mr. Mahama's stance on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill currently before Parliament, rather brings honor to the former President and the Church to which he belongs.
The statement referenced the biblical account in Acts 5:41, where the apostles 'rejoiced because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name of the Lord.' Assemblies of God, Ghana noted that its leadership and membership 'feel nothing but joy' that one of their own has been found 'worthy of global disdain' due to Mr. Mahama's uncompromising position on LGBTQ+ practices.
The Church recalled that before the 2024 elections, the former President publicly described homosexuality as 'scripturally forbidden,' morally degrading, and culturally unacceptable. Assemblies of God emphasized that this position has remained 'resolute and unshakable.'
The organization urged its members serving in public and private sectors to draw encouragement from this example and not compromise their spiritual or moral beliefs under any circumstances. Additionally, the Church called on Christians nationwide to intensify prayers for the nation 'so that Ghana may avoid the sins of LGBTQ+ and other practices which carry incalculable consequences.'
The statement concluded with a blessing for the country, stating, 'God bless our homeland Ghana.'