Reverend (Dr.) Abel Amadi has been elected as the new General Superintendent, Assemblies of God Nigeria.
Until his election on Thursday morning, Rev. Amadi was the District Superintendent of Owerri East District of Assemblies of God Nigeria.
The election took place at the Evangel University, Okpoto campus, in the Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State during the 37th general council meeting of the church.
Amadi, a member of the now dissolved current Executive Committee, was elected at the 4th Elective ballot at the ongoing 37th General council meeting of Assemblies of God Church at Evangel Camp Okpoto.
The election, which commenced early on Wednesday, stretched into the night.
Announcing the results, the Chairman of the Council meeting, Rev. Isaac Mpamugo said Rev. Dr. Abel Amadi polled 3, 233 as against the current General Secretary of the Church, Rev. Dr. Godwin Amaowoh, who polled 1,208 to come a distant second.
Rev Amadi, from Owerri in Imo State, will take over from Rev. Ejikeme Ejim, who has reached the mandatory 70-year retirement age.
Election into the Offices of Assistant General Superintendent, General Secretary, Treasurer and members of the Executive Committee resumes on Thursday.
The election preceded the send-off ceremony of Ejim and General Treasurer, Dr Vincent Alaje, which took place at the Evangel University, Okpoto campus, Ebonyi State, on Wednesday.
Speaking at the send-off ceremony, former Ebonyi Governor Dr Sam Egwu, lauded the retiring national leaders of the church for their rare leadership qualities and dexterity.
The Ebonyi North Senator described the retiring Assemblies of God Council officers as great men of God who served humanity with humility, dedication and fear of God.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
