President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has been honoured with the Global Leadership Excellence and Trailblazer Award at the 10th Triennial World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra.
The award was conferred on the President in recognition of his instrumental role in making the historic Congress possible on Ghanaian soil.
Presenting the award, the leadership of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship described President Mahama as a true partner of the faith whose support and commitment ensured the successful hosting of the first-ever World Congress in Africa in the 115-year history of the Fellowship.
The citation on the award reads: “Global Leadership Excellence and Trailblazer Award. This Maiden Global Leadership Excellence and Trailblazer Award is presented to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. For being the first member of Assemblies of God globally to ascend to the high office of President of a country. For representing Christ well in politics and global leadership, for your continuous loyalty to Christ and Assemblies of God, for the unequated role you played in the monumental success of the 10th Triennial Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship held in Accra, Ghana, from the 14th to the 16th October 2026, and for inspiring many generations to use their political positions to advance the Kingdom of Christ. May now and future generations follow your godly example and legacy of faith, missions-mindedness, integrity, and Christ-like humility. For being the Special Guest of Honour at the official opening ceremony of the World Congress 2026.”
President Mahama, who is a member of Assemblies of God, Ghana, together with First Lady Lordina Mahama, officially opened the three-day Congress at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
The award presentation was one of the highlights of Day One, which has drawn over 10,000 delegates and faithful, including more than 1,000 official delegates from over 100 countries.
The Congress, on the theme “COMMISSIONED: One Mandate, Every Nation,” runs from October 14 to 16, 2026, with evening revival rallies at the Accra Sports Stadium.
By Robert Dela Mawuenyegah
