Rev. Stephen Wengam Re-elected as Assemblies of God General Superintendent Amid Calls for Unity and Religious Neutrality in Politics

Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has secured a decisive landslide victory to remain the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, during the church's 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting. Held on August 21, 2026, at Gomoa Fetteh, the election saw Wengam garner 3,727 votes—representing 89.61% of the valid votes cast—to defeat his opponent, Rev. Dr. Kwame B. Bansah, who received 432 votes. This overwhelming mandate reinforces Wengam’s leadership as the church enters a significant era, including preparations for its 100th anniversary and the upcoming World Assemblies of God Fellowship Congress scheduled to take place in Ghana in October 2026.

The election also established a refreshed leadership team to support Wengam’s "transformation agenda" for his second four-year term. Rev. Dr. Kwadwo Bempah was elected as Assistant General Superintendent, while Rev. Dr. Albert Anane took the role of General Secretary. Rev. Simon Abu Baba retained his position as General Treasurer. In his acceptance speech, Wengam emphasized the critical need for reconciliation and collaboration among all members. His vision for the next term focuses heavily on the Centenary City Project and the MM33 evangelism initiative, aimed at expanding the church’s reach and infrastructure as it celebrates a century of existence.

While the Assemblies of God focused on internal unity, other sectors of Ghana’s religious landscape have been marked by political friction and controversy. St Sark, the General Overseer of Open Arms Ministries in Kumasi, recently issued a public challenge to Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah over alleged spiritual threats directed at voters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). During a press conference, St Sark dismissed claims that voters could face spiritual curses for their political choices, asserting that voting is a constitutional right that cannot bring spiritual harm. He condemned the use of the pulpit for political intimidation, urging the clergy to maintain a focus on spiritual guidance rather than partisan influence.

Adding to the intersection of faith and political life, Sarah Adwoa Safo, daughter of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, has shared insights into a long-foreseen internal family dispute. Speaking during a visit to NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, she revealed that her father had prophetically warned her about legal battles and divisions that would arise following his death. These disputes, which stem from disagreements over Akan burial customs, have led to public tensions with her brother, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, involving court proceedings and a reported shooting incident. This development underscores the complex challenges faced by prominent families in Ghana where traditional, religious, and political legacies overlap.