Rev. Wengam Re-Elected AG Ghana General Superintendent

Rev. Wengam delivering his victory speech

 

Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has been overwhelmingly re-elected as General Superintendent of Assemblies of God (AG), Ghana.

He secured nearly 90 per cent of valid votes cast during elections held at the church’s 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region.

Rev. Wengam, who is also Head Pastor of Cedar Mountain Chapel, East Legon, polled 3,727 votes, representing 89.61 per cent, to defeat Rev. Dr. Kwame B. Bansah of Charity Assemblies of God, Adenta, who obtained 432 votes, representing 10.39 per cent.

A total of 4,159 valid votes were cast for the position, with seven rejected ballots, bringing total votes cast to 4,166.

The victory returns Rev. Wengam to office for a second four-year term.

The election also completed the church’s top leadership team.

Rev. Dr. Kwadwo Bempah of Holy Hill Chapel, Adabraka, was elected Assistant General Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Albert Anane of Father’s House, Koforidua, emerged as General Secretary, while Rev. Simon Abu Baba of Central Chapel, Mim, retained his position as General Treasurer unopposed.

In departmental elections, Rev. Mrs. Esther Oduro Dwomo was elected National Women’s Ministries Director.

Mr. Silas Amankwaah was retained as National Men’s Ministry Director unopposed. Rev. Michael K. N. Atisu and Rev. Henry Kyei Mensah also retained their positions as National Sunday School Director and National Youth Ministries Director respectively, unopposed.

The Council also saw new appointments. Rev. Boniface Keelson was appointed Foreign Missions Director, while Rev. Aaron Lambon Fant, adjudged Best Church Planter at the event, becomes Home Missions Director.

In his acceptance speech, Rev. Wengam pledged to serve with renewed commitment, humility and dedication.

“To all who endorsed me with your precious votes, you will never regret your sacred decision,” he said.

He described the electoral process as peaceful, fair and transparent and called on members to put the election behind them and strengthen bonds of unity.

“A local proverb has it that one person cannot embrace a baobab tree,” he said, stressing that leading and building the church cannot be carried by one person alone.

He said the new leadership would need support from elected and non-elected leaders, pastors, deacons, deaconesses, departmental leaders and members nationwide.

Outlining second-term priorities, Rev. Wengam said focus would be on advancing the church’s transformation agenda. Key among them is the Centenary City Project to mark the church’s 100th anniversary.

He also reiterated commitment to evangelism under the MM33 agenda of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, aimed at reaching every village, town and city in Ghana with the Gospel.

“We are determined to evangelise the entire nation,” he stated, adding that the church would harness talents and human resources within its membership to strengthen its influence.

He acknowledged challenges but expressed confidence they could be turned into opportunities for growth.

With the General Council ending, attention now turns to the World Assemblies of God Fellowship Congress scheduled for Ghana from October 14 to 16, 2026 – the first to be hosted in Africa. Evening programmes are expected at the Accra Sports Stadium.

“Hosting an event of global significance comes with enormous responsibilities,” Rev. Wengam said, urging pastors to mobilise members for strong participation.

He appealed for reconciliation and unity, urging members to “bury the past, strengthen the bridges of unity and move forward,” while thanking his family, wife Lady Mrs. Monica Wengam, outgoing Executive Presbytery, Elections Committee and delegates.

Later, guest speaker Rev. Gregg T. Johnson urged pastors to keep God’s fire burning as a sign of His presence, after which Rev. Wengam led prayers for fresh fire, healing and for past and newly elected officers.

 

 

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