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The Assemblies of God, Ghana, has issued a forceful defense of President John Dramani Mahama following the controversial decision by Lincoln University in Pennsylvania to rescind an honorary doctorate intended for the Ghanaian leader.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a spirited official statement, the church described the university\u2019s withdrawal not as a snub, but as a spiritual victory that validates the President\u2019s commitment to his faith and national values.<\/p>\n

The American institution reportedly withdrew the honor in protest of President Mahama\u2019s firm stance on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill currently under consideration in Ghana\u2019s Parliament.<\/p>\n

While such a move might be seen as a diplomatic or academic embarrassment, the Assemblies of God leadership has flipped the narrative, asserting that being targeted for one\u2019s moral convictions is a source of “joy unconfined” for the denomination.<\/p>\n

The General Secretary of the Church, Rev. Ernest Birikorang, drew a direct parallel between the President\u2019s current situation and the biblical experiences of the early Apostles. He cited Acts 5:41, noting that the President is essentially “rejoicing because he has been counted worthy of suffering disgrace” for his principles.<\/p>\n

The church emphasized that Mahama\u2019s unwavering position\u2014which he has previously described as homosexuality being “scripturally forbidden” and culturally unacceptable\u2014remains a point of immense pride for the congregation he belongs to.<\/p>\n

\u200bRev. Birikorang\u2019s statement further serves as a clarion call to the church\u2019s membership across the public and private sectors.<\/p>\n

The leadership urged all congregants to view the President\u2019s experience as a “spectacular example” of integrity, encouraging them to never compromise their spiritual or moral foundations regardless of international pressure or secular disdain.<\/p>\n

The statement concluded with a call for intensive prayer within the wider Christian community.<\/p>\n

The church is urging Ghanaians to remain steadfast in their efforts to steer the nation away from practices they deem sinful, specifically referencing the LGBTQ+ debate as a matter of significant spiritual consequence.<\/p>\n

As the fallout from Lincoln University’s decision continues to spark debate across the Atlantic, the Assemblies of God has made it clear that, in their eyes, the President\u2019s global “disdain” is a testament to his local and spiritual devotion.<\/p>\n

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