President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has asked for continuous prayers from the Assemblies of God Church and Christians in general as he prepares to take over the mantle of leadership of the country again.
The President-elect, a member of the Assemblies of God Church said his overwhelming victory in the presidential poll meant more expectations from Ghanaians.
In a meeting with the leadership of the Assemblies of God Church at his residence in Accra yesterday, Mr Mahama said the dire state of the Ghanaian economy would require hard work and so expects that the church would continue to pray for his administration.
“This [victory] cannot be by our might. I was positive we would win but the extent of the victory can only be God’s handiwork. It is one of the biggest endorsements Ghanaians have ever given to any president
“This is the time we need more prayers because the expectations of Ghanaians are going to be very high,” he said.
The President-elect assured the ‘men of God’ that he would continue to honour the church and do whatever it would take to promote the Christian faith.
He was hopeful President Akufo-Addo would assent to the Human Sexual Right and Families Values Bill if the Supreme Court brings finality to the suit pending before it to uphold Ghanaian family values.
“We are not people who promote [LGBTQI] attitudes. The Bible is very clear on issues like that and so we’ll continue to remain faithful to our spiritual guidance and do things that are necessary,” he stressed.
The Church on its part affirmed the assurance to stand by President-elect John Mahama in his quest to reset Ghana.
The church delegation was led by its General Superintendent, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam.
In a short message of encouragement, Rev. Wengam said the President-elect has vindicated his faith in God after two failed attempts to recapture the presidency.
“Now men know that when you place your faith and trust in God, he makes all things possible.
“We know the battles you fought. Even your Christian faith was [questioned]…but we are glad that this level of victory has proven [your faith in God]”, Rev. Wengam said.
The delegation said a prayer for the President-elect, his family and staff, served him communion and presented him with a Bible and church souvenirs
BY JULIUS YAO PETETSI
