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God does not take campaign instructions
August 11, 2026
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God does not take campaign instructions

Key Points

  • Prophet Owusu Bempah declared that Bawumia would never become president as long as he is alive.
  • The article criticizes this statement as an arrogant crossing of the line between prophecy and political theatre, and a declaration of personal power.
  • It asserts that Ghana's electoral future is determined by millions of individual decisions, not the lifespan or pronouncements of a single preacher.
  • The author condemns the threat to "curse" voters, emphasizing that democracy cannot be held hostage by supernatural intimidation and citizens must be free to vote their conscience.
  • It urges legitimate political engagement, such as campaigning and criticizing records, instead of making boastful, unsubstantiated claims about controlling destiny.

Why This Matters

This article highlights a significant challenge to democratic principles in Ghana, where influential religious figures make pronouncements that could intimidate voters and undermine the integrity of the electoral process. Such statements risk eroding the secular nature of the state and the fundamental right of citizens to vote freely without fear. It underscores the ongoing need to safeguard Ghana's democratic institutions against undue spiritual or personal declarations of power.

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