The District Superintendent of Owerri East District of Assemblies of God Nigeria Rev Dr Abel Amadi has been elected as the new General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Nigeria.
Rev Amadi, a member of the now dissolved current Executive Commitee was elected at the 4th Elective ballot at the ongoing 37th General council meeting of Assemblies of God Church holding at Evangel Camp Okpoto.
Announcing the results, the Chairman of the Council Meeting Rev Isaac Mpamugo said Rev Dr Abel Amadi polled 3233 as against the current General Secretary of the Church Rev Dr Godwin Amaowoh who polled 1208 to come a distant second.
Rev Amadi from Owerri in Imo State will now take over from Rev Pst Ejikeme Ejim who is now retired after reaching the mandatory 70years retirement age.
Election into the Offices of Assistant General Superintendent, General Secretary, Treasurer and members of the Executive Commitee resumes on Thursday.