Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom, popularly known as Opambour, the Founder and leader of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, has backed Pastor Mensa Otabil following his comments about the credibility of prophets in Ghana.
According to Opambour, he finds nothing wrong with Otabil’s statement that the majority of people who identify themselves as prophets in Ghana were not genuine men of God.
Opambour argued that the presence of fake practitioners was not peculiar to the prophetic ministry, noting that other religious groups and professions also have individuals who are fake.
Opambour, also known as the Nation’s Prophet, stressed that genuine prophets should not feel offended by Otabil’s assessment but should rather remain focused on their work.
Speaking in comments reacting to the controversy, Opambour stated, “This is not a grave issue, and it is the truth. The majority of the prophets are fake – they are not of God. In every work, there are fake people. This is any group or provision. Even Muslims have fake Mallams”.
Opambour also alleged that some individuals operating under the prophetic ministry use questionable spiritual practices, like working with dwarfs.
“So if the man of God says so, I find no fault with it. It is in order. They are fakes in the prophetics – a lot are trickers, some work with dwarfs,” he added.
Opambour urged genuine prophets not to take Otabil’s comments personally, saying, “If the senior man of God came out to say this, don’t take it for yourself. If you are a genuine prophet, go on with your work. If you are not, change your ways. If you are not fake, why would you be worried about what he said”.
The development follows the founder and General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, who sparked controversy with his strong remarks about Ghanaian prophets, describing many of those who claim to operate in the prophetic ministry as “crooks”.
In his comments, Pastor Otabil also criticised practices he associated with necromancy, drawing a distinction between genuine Christian prophecy and what he considers questionable spiritual activities.
His remarks have reportedly angered fellow religious leaders, including Prophet Nigel Gaisie and Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah, bringing renewed attention to disagreements over prophetic practices in Ghana.
Mensa Otabil raised concerns about the conduct of some people in Ghana’s prophetic ministry, criticising individuals who describe themselves as prophets but, in his view, lack the Christian character and spiritual integrity expected of genuine ministers of God.
The man of God argued that genuine prophets should call out the crooks and speak out against those whose conduct undermines the credibility of the prophetic ministry rather than remain silent.
Speaking during a church service, Pastor Otabil stated, “All I can say is that there are a lot of crooks calling themselves prophets, and those who believe they are genuine prophets should announce the crooks because they are spoiling your work.
I have put a percentage on it; I think the majority of people who call themselves prophets in Ghana are not born again. How do I know? Check their lifestyles. They are not born again. They don’t know Jesus as Lord. They have never been saved. They need an altar call to give their lives to Jesus Christ,” he stated.
Pastor Otabil also alleged that some individuals who claim to operate in the prophetic ministry engage in immoral conduct and make false predictions.
He, however, affirmed his belief in the existence of genuine prophetic gifts, but questioned the spiritual practices of some self-proclaimed prophets.
Pastor Otabil described certain activities as necromancy, occultism and spiritism rather than biblical prophecy.
He, however, maintained that the prophetic gift is available to believers.
Pastor Mensa Otabil added, “The majority of them are sleeping with everybody’s wives, and some are telling plain lies. How can I say it doesn’t matter? Call him a prophet. Are there people with the prophetic gift? I believe so. There are many people with the prophetic gift, and according to Joel, every believer must operate in that.
But I think a lot of things people are calling prophetic in Ghana are necromancy is occultism, and spiritism; people are mediums, people are channelling the spirits of uncles and aunties and grandmothers, and they are not prophets; they are pure occultic people”.
Watch the video below:
Opambour, the ‘Nation’s Prophet,’ reacts to Pastor Mensah Otabil’s message concerning false prophets in Ghana. https://t.co/pop7HDOzRL
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