Dr Martin Kusi, a senior official of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has raised red flags over the popular sobolo drink associated with Believers Worship Centre founder Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah.
According to the FDA, marketing any ‘medicinal beverage’ without regulatory approval is a criminal offence.
Speaking on Adom Kyei-Duah’s sobolo, he revealed that the product has not been registered as a medicine with the FDA
He argued that there is no scientific basis for the FDA to grant such approval, revealing that any product promoted for medicinal purposes must first undergo scientific evaluation and receive formal approval from the authority.
Speaking on Okay FM, Dr Martin Kusi stated, “There is no basis for such a sobolo to be approved as a medicinal product. The FDA won’t approve such a product”.
“If anyone produces a food or drink and presents it as a drug or as having medicinal properties, he or she has to come to us at the FDA for approval. Otherwise, that is an illegality, and we would have to take action,” he said.
“The FDA doesn’t deal in spirituality. If someone sells a drink and says it can deliver miracles, that is not our problem. But if the drink is said to heal certain ailments, then it is not just a normal drink. It has to first be brought to the FDA for evaluation. Otherwise, it is a criminal act, and we would have to take it up,” he said.
Meanwhile, Godsbrain Smart Nkansah, popularly known as Captain Smart, has quizzed Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah why he will be selling Yesu Mogya in church.
Captain Smart noted that Adom Kyei Duah is exploiting his congregation for profit by selling ‘Yesu Mogya’ in church.
He highlighted that the man of God is doing business in his church and must be taxed by the government.
Captain Smart further recounted how a woman who was suffering from high blood pressure abandoned her prescribed medication to rely on ‘Yesu Mogya’ for miraculous healing.
According to Captain Smart, if he were president, such acts would not be tolerated.
He argued that religious leaders who profit from their congregations under the guise of spirituality should be held accountable.
Speaking on his show Onua Maakye, Captain Smart stated, “Physically, Adom Kyei-Duah is older than me, but spiritually, he knows I’m older. How can you be selling Yesu Mogya in church? There’s a woman I knew who was a BP patient. Instead of her taking her medicine, she was taking Yesu Mogya.
“If I were president of Ghana, this nonsense wouldn’t be allowed. Nobody would be able to sell oil in church. If a pastor sold ‘Yesu Mogya’ during services, I would treat it like a business and make them pay tax,” Captain Smart stated.
Meanwhile, Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah caused a stir when he told his church members to sell their properties and buy Adom Nyame.
The man of God made this known as his congregation prepared for the 31st Watch Night service.
According to Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, after his church members buy Adom Nyame, they would experience God’s glory in their lives.
Speaking to his congregation in a viral video shared, Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah stated, “Listen to me; sell all your properties and come and buy Adom Nyame, because that is what I am offering tonight. After buying Adom Nyame, people around you will witness what the Lord will do through you. You will also prosper”.
“Considering all the testimonies being shared in this house, if I were to take your offerings and tithes, it would imply that the God I am following isn’t able to provide. So, sell your properties and buy Adom Nyame.
“I won’t plan to extort money from you, and I will never beg to eat. I won’t create fear or panic to take your money. This is the Adom Nyame I have possessed,” he added.
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