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World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra

Overview

Accra, Ghana, hosted the 10th Triennial World Assemblies of God Fellowship Congress from October 14 to 16, 2026. This event marked the first time in the organization’s 115-year history that the global congress was held on the African continent.

Organizers anticipated more than 10,000 delegates from over 100 countries. While morning sessions were held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre due to logistical adjustments, evening revival rallies were held at the Accra Sports Stadium. To accommodate large crowds, organizers imported a large dome from Dubai capable of seating at least 10,000 people. Following the conclusion of the event, organizers reported that morning sessions drew over 10,000 participants daily, while evening rallies attracted more than 80,000 people over the three-day period.

President John Dramani Mahama attended the opening and closing ceremonies. In his address, he described Ghana’s religious plurality as a “national asset” and urged for mutual respect among different faith groups. He also called on religious institutions to prioritize the mentorship of young people against the pressures of digital misinformation and advocated for the increased recognition of women leaders.

Other high-profile attendees included First Lady Lordina Mahama, Rev. Dominic Yeo, and former Malawian President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, who ministered at the Global Thanksgiving Service. General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, who led the preparations, described the successful gathering as a historic moment for Africa.

Entities

Assemblies of God · Accra · Stephen Wengam · John Dramani Mahama · Stephen Yenusom Wengam

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Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ghana hosts 10th Triennial World Assemblies of God Congress

    The 10th World Assemblies of God Congress in Ghana saw massive attendance, with evening revival rallies drawing over 80,000 people.

  2. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    President Mahama addresses World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra

    At the 10th World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra, President Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to religious inclusivity and urged church leaders to mentor youth and recognize women's leadership.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Religious organizations in Ghana hold major leadership assemblies

    Religious leaders in Ghana are convening for major assemblies, including the CMSR-Gh plenary in Wa and preparations for the Assemblies of God's historic World Congress in Accra.

  4. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Accra to host historic World Assemblies of God Congress in 2026

    The World Assemblies of God Congress will be held in Accra, Ghana, from October 14–16, 2026. This marks the first time the 115-year-old organization has hosted its global congress in Africa.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Accra to host first Assemblies of God World Congress in Africa

    Accra will host the first-ever Assemblies of God World Congress in Africa from October 14-16, 2026, expecting 10,000 delegates and a significant economic boost for Ghana.

Sources

3news.com · adomonline.com · catholic-trends.com · chale.news · dailyguidenetwork.com · gbcghanaonline.com · ghanaguardian.com · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · myjoyonline.com · rainbowradioonline.com · thevaultznews.com · todaygh.com

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