Assemblies of God church members protest head pastor’s induction, military ‘intervenes’

Tensions erupted at the Abundant Life Assemblies of God Church in Bohyen-Adumanu, Kumasi, as members protested against the induction of a new head pastor.

Armed security personnel were reportedly called in to manage the escalating situation.

A video shared by @eddie_wrt shows church members holding placards and wearing red bands, vocally protesting against men in suits and military uniforms.

Despite the protest, the head of the church in the Ashanti Region continued with the induction ceremony in the presence of security forces.

Chaos erupted yesterday as some members of the Abundant Life Assemblies of God Church at Bohyen-Adumanu, Kumasi, protested against the induction of a new pastor to head the branch.

Despite the misunderstanding and protest, the head of the church in the Ashanti Region proceeded… pic.twitter.com/MWsZFjS9K3

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