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President Mahama consoles Rev.Wengam and family
A delegation of the General Council of Assemblies of God, Ghana, the Nyankpen and Wengam families , and Cedar Mountain Chapel has paid a courtesy visit to President John Mahama in Accra to formally inform him of the demise of Madam Deborah Wengam, mother of the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana Rev Stephen Wengam.
They used the occasion to invite the President to the funeral service on Saturday, 25th January, 2025 at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra.
The delegation was led by the Assistant General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana Rev Dr Godwin Tito Agyei.
Rev Tito Agyei eulogized Madam Wengam who had been a member of the church for 71years. He especially commended her for raising a visionary leader , Rev Wengam, for the church.
Rev Tito Agyei said the funeral is attracting people of all walks of life and a huge delegation from the international community.
The Assistant General Superintendent thanked President Mahama for quickly visiting to commiserate with the bereaved family on hearing of the passing of Madam Wengam.
The President commended the late Madam Wengam for serving her generation well by producing a prominent leader for the church in particular and society at large.
President Mahama consoled Rev Wengam and family and prayed that the soul of Madam Wengam rest in peace.
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
