President Mahama Fulfills Campaign Promise with 10 Fully-Furnished Churches in Northern Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has delivered on a key campaign promise made in November 2024, handing over ten fully-furnished church buildings to the Assemblies of God in northern Ghana.
The project, completed in just six months, underscores Mahama’s commitment to supporting religious communities and fulfilling pledges made during his 2024 election campaign.
According to Fuseini Donkor, who spoke on TV3’s New Day program, the churches are located across Ghana’s five northern regions and are equipped with modern amenities, including pastor accommodations, fully equipped kitchens, musical instruments, and furnished living spaces. “The facilities are ready for immediate use, designed so pastors and their families can move in right away,” Donkor stated.
Each church includes a two-bedroom mission house with a dedicated office, ensuring that Assemblies of God leaders have both places of worship and comfortable homes. The initiative, funded by President Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama, was first pledged during a campaign stop in Navrongo as part of Mahama’s #Mahama4Change2024 tour.
The rapid completion of the project has sparked mixed reactions. Posts on X praised Mahama’s efficiency, with users like @AcheampongHarry and @NanaAnsahObofou noting the achievement as a testament to his leadership. However, some, like @Diabolic_mik, criticized Mahama for previously opposing former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s National Cathedral project while now supporting church construction, calling it inconsistent. These sentiments reflect ongoing public debate but lack conclusive evidence to challenge the project’s intent or execution.
Mahama’s administration has emphasized that no public funds were used for the churches, aligning with his stance against using taxpayer money for religious projects like the National Cathedral. This initiative is part of a broader set of campaign promises fulfilled within Mahama’s first 120 days, including reducing government size, scrapping certain taxes, and launching social programs like free tertiary education for persons with disabilities.
The handover of these churches strengthens Mahama’s outreach to faith-based communities, complementing other efforts like his pledges to support Muslim communities through reduced Hajj fares and the Soyayya Fund for economic empowerment. As Ghana navigates economic and social challenges, Mahama’s focus on fulfilling campaign promises signals a commitment to rebuilding trust and fostering development across diverse communities.
