The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has pledged to construct a church in honour of God following her victory in the 2024 general elections.
Speaking during a thanksgiving service at the Christian Resurrection Prayer Ministry International in Mamfe-Akuapem on Sunday, June 1, Hon. Cudjoe described her electoral success as a hard-fought journey marked by spiritual conviction, personal trials, and the unwavering support of the church’s founder and leader, Prophet Emmanuel K. Nkansah.
“It was not an easy win. I did not win this seat on a silver platter. It was through the grace of God,” she said.
She recounted a campaign period fraught with adversity, including what she described as damaging and false allegations aimed at discrediting her candidacy.
Opponents, she stated, questioned her origins and accused her of engaging in illegal mining. She dismissed these allegations as malicious and life-threatening, asserting that they were intended to tarnish both her personal and family reputation.
“In all of this, I never gave up. I remained steadfast in prayer and spiritual dedication. The turning point came when Prophet Emmanuel K. Nkansah — a long-time friend and spiritual mentor — assured me that God had revealed my victory to him,” she shared.
She detailed a critical episode just six days before the December 7, 2024 elections, when a legal challenge threatened to derail her campaign. According to her, it was on the Prophet’s counsel that she sought additional legal support, which ultimately helped her overcome the hurdle.
“After I opened up to him about how devastated I was, he reminded me that God had declared me MP,” she said.
“He told me, ‘If you do not win, I will stop preaching the gospel and leave the country.’ That strong declaration encouraged me. I brought on more lawyers, fixed a few legal issues, and by God’s grace, I won the case,” the MP added.
As a gesture of appreciation, Hon. Cudjoe announced plans to demolish and rebuild the existing church structure of the Christian Resurrection Prayer Ministry International in Mamfe-Akuapem into an ultra-modern auditorium. She revealed the church had consistently dedicated weekly fasting and prayers to her electoral ambitions and that she felt a strong sense of gratitude.
“We run to many churches in times of need, but this particular church stood with me consistently. I will honour God and the Prophet by rebuilding His house,” she said.
The thanksgiving service, held to mark her victory, drew family members, friends, constituents, and staff. It featured worship, testimonies, and messages of encouragement from members of the congregation.
Hon. Cudjoe also expressed appreciation to the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly President John Dramani Mahama. She noted that the President had visited Amenfi Central during the final days of the campaign to rally support on her behalf.
“President Mahama came to Amenfi Central just six days to the elections,” she recalled.
“He encouraged me and told the people that even if I fall short of expectations, he would step in to support the constituency.”
The MP further urged her constituents and Ghanaians to continue to support them during challenging times and to remain faithful to God, adding that “true help comes from Him alone.”
