2024 Polls: Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah tipped to partner Dr. Bawumia

According to sources from African Editors close to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), it is rumored that Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyina, former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, is being considered as the running mate for NPP Flagbearer Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Our sources have confirmed that, following the election of Dr. Bawumia, the NPP recognizes the need for a dedicated, God-fearing Christian who has shown unwavering commitment to both the party and the government. This is seen as a way to build a strong partnership with Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, a practitioner of the Islamic faith, in order to secure victory in the upcoming December 7 elections.

Several prominent NPP members have acknowledged that Dr. Bawumia has fostered a peaceful religious coexistence between Muslims and Christians in the country, surpassing the achievements of previous vice presidents. Sources within the NPP have revealed that party leaders have urged both the NPP NEC and Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to carefully consider Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah as the potential running mate for the crucial December 7 elections.

Profile of Apostle Professor Kwadwo Nimfour Opoku Onyinah

Apostle Professor Kwadwo Nimfour Opoku Onyinah (born July 22, 1954) is a Ghanaian theologian, a televangelist, a composer and the fifth chairman of The Church of Pentecost from 2008 to 2018.

He founded the Pentecost International Worship Centre, a ministry of The Church of Pentecost in 1993. He holds a doctor of philosophy degree in theological studies from the University of Birmingham (2002) and a master of theology in applied theology from Regents Theological College. He is the last of the Apostles who walked with the founder of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor James McKeown.

Onyinah joined the ministry of The Church of Pentecost in 1976 and has served in various positions, including rector of Pentecost University College, an executive council member and the first International Missions Director of the church. He is also an adjunct lecturer at the Pentecost Theological Seminary. Onyinah served as a member of National Peace Council in Ghana, the president of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council from 2011 to 2019, chairman of the Ghana Evangelism Committee from 2010 to date, co-chairman of Empowered21 Africa from 2013 to date, advisory board member of International Review of Mission since 2013, member of the Committee of World Pentecostal Theologians in Dialogue with the Catholic Church since 2011, member of a standing committee of Health and Healing of World Council of Churches/DIFAM, 2005–2010, member of the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism of World Council of Churches since 2007, and a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Pentecostal Theology since 2007.

Career and education

Opoku Onyinah was born to Opanin Kwame Onyinah and Maame Rebecca Akosua Addai of Aduman about 7:00 am in a local maternity home in the town. As per Akan tradition, he was named after his grand-uncle, a popular chief of Dwumakyi village called Opanin Nimfour. He grew up with the name “Koofour” an abridged form of Kwadwo Nimfour.

22 July was adopted as his official birthday though his Catholic Baptism Certificate bears 24 July as his birthday. He started his basic education at Yamfo Presbyterian Primary School and completed Middle Form Four at Yamfo Catholic Middle School. He was trained in carpentry and joinery in Sunyani Technical and Tamale Technical Institutes. His calling into pastoral ministry in 1976 enabled him to acquire a master of theology in applied theology in 1998 and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theological Studies from University of Birmingham in 2002.

Onyinah’s was promoted as an associate professor in 2016. In response to this promotion, a citation in honour written by the current general secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi states: “It is with great honor and pleasure that we officially announce the promotion of the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Opoku Onyinah, to the academic rank of an Associate Professor.” – By Aps. Alexander N. Y. A.Kumi-Larbi”.