President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his constitutional duty to serve all Ghanaians equally, regardless of their religious beliefs, stating that his Christian faith is a source of strength and reflection but does not diminish his responsibility to citizens of other faiths or of no faith at all.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 10th Triennial Congress of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship in Accra on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the President said his oath of office demanded fairness, respect and equal concern for all.
"Whatever distinction may be associated with my journey in public service, its meaning must be expressed through service. My Christian faith is a source of strength and reflection. As President, I've sworn duty to serve every Ghanaian, Christians of every denomination, Muslims, adherents of traditional religion, and even our citizens who profess no faith, my responsibility as President demands fairness, respect, and equal concern for all," he said.
Mr. Mahama acknowledged that his insistence on fairness to those of different faiths had, at times, led some Christian leaders to question his faith.
"I know that there are times when some Christian leaders have questioned my faith because I have insisted on actions that are fair to those who profess a faith that is different from mine," he said.
He described Ghana's religious diversity as the Country's most precious possession and called for continued nurturing of relationships that enable neighbors of different faiths to live, work and care for one another.
"Indeed, this is personal to me because I come from a multi-faith family and have siblings who are Muslim. Nevertheless, our different religions do not affect the love and affection that we share as people of the same bloodline," he said.
The President said churches could contribute invaluable ways by cultivating honesty, compassion, responsible citizenship and peace, and by encouraging public service while maintaining the moral independence to speak truthfully about injustice and suffering.
"A prayer for peace should make us more careful with our words. A prayer for national progress should move us to contribute through our own work," he said.
Mr. Mahama also stressed that the future of the fellowship would be shaped in part by how it receives its young people today.
At the ceremony, the World Assemblies of God Fellowship presented President Mahama with its maiden Global Leadership Excellence and Trailblazer Award.
The citation described him as the first member of the Assemblies of God worldwide to become President of a Country.
The Fellowship also honored the First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, for her work supporting vulnerable people through her compassion ministry.
Former Malawian President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera received the Global Leadership Excellence Award, with his citation describing him as the second member of the denomination and the first minister of the gospel
within the fellowship to become President of a Country.
General superintendents and Ghanaian church leaders subsequently gathered around Mr. Mahama to pray for him.
