The Director of Public Relations and Ecumenical Affairs of the Methodist Church Ghana, Very Rev. Eric Paa Kwesi Amihere, has strongly condemned the misuse of the pulpit and false claims of spiritual authority.
He described the abuse of spiritual platforms as individuals falsely claiming divine powers or knowledge they do not possess—a practice he emphasized is not limited to Christianity but prevalent in other sectors as well.
According to him, it is akin to individuals posing as doctors, nurses, or teachers without the required training or certification.
Citing Leviticus 19, which warns against false prophecy, Rev. Amihere referred to such individuals as “robbers,” exploiting others through deception and spiritual manipulation.
His comments follow the recent conviction and 15-year prison sentence of former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Agradaa. She was found guilty of defrauding the public through false pretenses and deceptive advertisements.
Before her arrest, Agradaa had a conversation with former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, during which she allegedly admitted to using manipulation to deceive people, despite claiming spiritual affiliations. Agyapong recorded their interaction and publicly warned her to desist from such acts.
Following her conviction, several victims have come forward through media platforms, recounting how they were misled and defrauded.
Rev. Amihere used this case as a cautionary tale, urging those in positions of spiritual or professional authority to remember that their gifts are meant to serve others, not to exploit them. He stressed that any misuse of such roles not only harms people physically but also endangers their souls.
“Payment is only deserved when one performs a legitimate job,” he stated firmly.
He concluded by urging Christians to remain vigilant and alert to impostors operating in areas where they lack genuine expertise, warning that charlatanic practices are becoming increasingly widespread in society.
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