The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, Ghana, Reverend Stephen Wengam, described the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as a model of peace that the world can follow to get rid of religious conflicts.
Pdt. Wengam said Dr Bawumia’s constant appearance at Christian church services, despite being a practicing Muslim is a road map for how everyone can live in peace regardless of religious differences.
He made the comments as he led the Executive Presbytery Officer (EP) and some EP members of the church to pay a courtesy call on the Vice President.
The visit was to introduce the new leadership of the Assemblies of God Ghana to the Vice President.
According to Rev. Wengam, Bawumia’s constant visits to churches have been instrumental in fostering religious harmony among Ghanaians.
He praised the Veep for upholding the values of the Bible by promoting peace and harmony among all people.
In terms of economy, Pdt. Wengam asked the Vice President to use his position as Chairman of the Economic Management Team to help individual bondholders and other vulnerable groups from the worst effects of the debt swap program.
He assured Dr Bawumia, that Ghana’s economic recovery is at the top of the church’s prayer agenda.
“Therefore as part of the week-long program of prayer and fasting, prayers are said for the country in all Assemblies of God churches across the country.” said.
Bawumia, for his part, praised the Assembly of God Ghana as the first Pentecostal Church to use social action activities to evangelize Ghana.
He also thanked the church for investing in the establishment of 350 schools.
Dr. Bawumia congratulated the newly elected leadership team of Assemblies of God Ghana and wished them well.
He further assured Ghanaians of the determination of the government to solve the current economic problems and urged the Church to continue to use the platform to preach peaceful religious coexistence.
Source: Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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