
Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has secured a decisive mandate to continue leading the Assemblies of God, Ghana, following his re-election as General Superintendent. During the church's 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting held on August 21, 2026, Rev. Wengam received an overwhelming endorsement from the delegates, signaling strong confidence in his leadership and the ongoing transformation of the denomination. His victory marks the commencement of a new four-year term dedicated to consolidating the church's growth and expanding its spiritual and social impact across the nation.
The election results showcased a significant margin of victory for the incumbent. Rev. Wengam garnered 3,727 votes, representing approximately 89.61% of the total valid votes cast. His contender, Rev. Dr. Kwame B. Bansah, received 432 votes, or 10.39%. Alongside the General Superintendent, the council appointed a refreshed leadership team to support the executive vision. This new administration includes Rev. Dr. Kwadwo Bempah as Assistant General Superintendent and Rev. Dr. Albert Anane as General Secretary, forming a core executive body tasked with administrative and spiritual oversight.
In his acceptance remarks, Rev. Wengam expressed profound gratitude for the renewed trust and emphasized a commitment to church unity and aggressive evangelism. A centerpiece of his upcoming tenure is the "MM33" agenda, a strategic focus on global evangelism and church planting. He also highlighted the continued progress of the Centenary City Project, a landmark infrastructure initiative designed to commemorate the church’s upcoming 100th anniversary.
Looking ahead, Rev. Wengam called on the congregants and leadership to remain steadfast and united as they prepare for the World Assemblies of God Congress in October 2026. The meeting concluded with prayers for the church's future growth, with the leadership promising to prioritize spiritual revitalization and the completion of major legacy projects that will define the church's influence for the next century.
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