Apostle Okoh Agyemang Wins Double at 16th Ghana Leadership Awards

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Apostle Okoh Agyemang Wins Double at 16th Ghana Leadership Awards

The Leader and Founder of the Living Yahweh Seventh Day Sabbath Assemblies, Apostle Okoh Agyemang, emerged as the star of the 16th Ghana Leadership Awards (GLA) held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. He took home two prestigious honors: the International Humanitarian Award 2024 and the Community Spirit Award 2024.

Apostle Agyemang’s achievements were celebrated in grand style, with his congregation present, singing praises and cheering him on. The awards recognized his exceptional leadership, community development initiatives, and contributions to national and international humanitarian services.

Rev. Professor Emmanuel Yao Nash, CEO of the Ghana Leadership Awards, read two citations in Apostle Agyemang's honor.

The first citation for the International Humanitarian Award 2024 praised his impactful work:
"With heartfelt thanks for your world-class humanitarian service and leadership, and by your extraordinary service at difficult times in people’s lives, you have improved, impacted, and contributed to the well-being of many people financially, mentally, physically, socially, spiritually, and emotionally in Ghana and across the world."

The second citation, for the Community Spirit Award 2024, highlighted his efforts in community development:
"You created opportunities and demonstrated good leadership, dedication, and innovations for those who needed them the most. You also brought positive change in many communities with your humanitarian services, advocated, and helped foster a better next generation."

The awards were presented to Apostle Agyemang by Bishop Francisca Duncan Williams, the ex-wife of Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams of Action Chapel International.

Theme and Key Messages

The ceremony, themed “Refuse Politicians Visa until Elections are conducted,” underscored the importance of maintaining peace and democracy in Ghana. Rev. Professor Nash reiterated his call for embassies to withhold visas for politicians who might undermine Ghana’s democratic processes.

Apostle Agyemang's Commitment

In his acceptance speech, Apostle Agyemang expressed his gratitude and pledged to continue his humanitarian work for God, humanity, and Ghana. He called on political parties, their supporters, the media, and the Electoral Commission to ensure peace and unity in the lead-up to and after the December 7, 2024 elections.

Other Awardees

The event also honored several notable individuals:

Nana Ama McBrown – Actress and TV personality.
Bishop Francisca Duncan Williams – for her contributions to leadership and community development.
Mr. Samuel Afotey Out – President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG).
Manye Naa Klorkor Asamanhie I – Biochemist and International Journalist, recipient of the Unsung Heroes Award.
Ubor Magal Kuunboln – Konkonba Basare Chief for Tema Region, Government Leader of the Year.
ADO1 Mrs. Caroline Ahiati – Welfare Officer, Ghana National Fire Service, Welfare Personality of the Year.

The colorful event showcased Ghana's leadership potential and underscored the importance of humanitarian and community service in national development.