ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, GHANA REACTS TO LINCOLN UNIVERSITY’S WITHDRAWAL OF HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE TO PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA
Assemblies of God, Ghana, is compelled to rally swiftly to the support of President John Dramani Mahama following the decision by Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, USA, to withdraw the conferment of an honorary doctorate upon him.
According to the University, its decision was made in protest against President Mahama’s position on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill currently before Ghana’s Parliament.
From our perspective, Lincoln University’s decision does not dishonour, but rather honours President Mahama and Assemblies of God, Ghana, to which he proudly belongs. It resonates with the biblical scenario in Acts 5:41, when “the apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name of the Lord.”
Currently, within the leadership and membership of Assemblies of God, Ghana, there is nothing but joy, joy unconfined because our member has been found worthy of global disdain for his ironclad stand against LGBTQ+ practices.
We recall with pride that before the 2024 elections, President Mahama articulated his position on homosexuality as being “scripturally or biblically forbidden,” morally degrading, and culturally unacceptable; a position that has remained resolute and unshakable.
Assemblies of God, Ghana, urges all its members serving in the public or private sectors to be encouraged by this spectacular example and to never compromise their spiritual principles or moral values under any circumstances.
We further ask our members in particular, and the Christian community in general, to pray with intensity and tenacity so that the nation may avoid the sins of LGBTQ+ and others which carry incalculable consequences.
God bless our homeland, Ghana.
(Signature)
Rev. Stephen Y. Wengam (General Superintendent)
Rev. Dr. Godwin Tito Agyei (Assist. General Superintendent)
Rev. Dr. Ernest Birikorang (General Secretary)
Rev. Dr. Simon Abu Baba (General Treasurer)
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