The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has strongly condemned the abuse of power in politics, the corporate world, workplaces, and households as a means to promote selfish interests or gain undue advantage.
Rev. Wengam was speaking at the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols hosted by the Parliament of Ghana at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra.
“In the name of acquiring wealth, attaining political positions, or gaining promotion in the workplace, some people use all sorts of wicked means to mistreat or eliminate their perceived enemies. This is what King Herod attempted against baby Jesus. Such crude methods must be eschewed by political leaders and private individuals alike,” he urged.
President John Dramani Mahama attended the event and participated in a scripture reading. Other readings were delivered by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin; the Clerk of Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror; the Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan; and representatives of both the Majority and Minority leaders in Parliament.
Rev. Wengam, who also serves as Vice Chairman of the Africa Assemblies of God Alliance (AAGA), highlighted reconciliation as a critical lesson from the Christmas story.
“The Christmas story is meaningless unless humanity takes resolute steps to turn away from sin and seek reconciliation with God, who alone guarantees success in life. We must reconcile with God vertically and with our neighbours, colleagues, spouses, and children horizontally,” he said.
He also referenced the obedience of Joseph and Mary to a census decree after Jesus’ birth, noting that “God would not do by a miracle what people must accomplish through responsibility, common sense, and simple obedience.” He stressed the importance of law-abiding citizens and political leaders pursuing a national vision that transcends narrow partisan interests, guided by strong moral values.
Rev. Wengam reminded the audience that the powerful Roman Empire fell due to moral failures, particularly sexual immorality, warning that Ghana must not repeat similar mistakes.
He further called on the Government, Parliament, and other state institutions to do more to protect human rights and advance the interests of Ghanaians. “Security agencies should intensify efforts to protect civilians, while citizens must prioritise personal safety and security,” he added.
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