'It is the truth' – Opambour backs Mensa Otabil on 90% fake prophets claim

Founder and leader of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom, popularly known as Opambour, has thrown his support behind Pastor Mensa Otabil following the latter's controversial comments about the credibility of prophets in Ghana.

Opambour, also known as the Nation's Prophet, said he found nothing wrong with Otabil's remarks that the majority of people who identify themselves as prophets in Ghana were not genuine men of God.

He argued that the presence of fake practitioners was not peculiar to the prophetic ministry, noting that other religious groups and professions also had individuals who misrepresented their respective callings.

Speaking in comments reacting to the controversy, Opambour said genuine prophets should not feel offended by Otabil's assessment but should rather remain focused on their work.

“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,” he said.

He further alleged that some individuals operating under the prophetic ministry engaged in questionable spiritual practices, including working with dwarfs, while others deceived their followers.

“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, insisting that those who were confident in their calling had no reason to be troubled by the remarks.

“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,” he stated.

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Otabil's comments on fake prophets

Opambour's comments follow remarks by the founder and General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, who questioned the authenticity of many individuals presenting themselves as prophets in Ghana.

Speaking during a church service, Otabil challenged genuine prophets to expose individuals he described as crooks who were damaging the reputation of the prophetic ministry.

He argued that the lifestyles of many people who identified as prophets did not reflect the Christian values expected of genuine ministers of God.

“I think majority of people who call themselves prophets in Ghana, first, 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,” he said.

Otabil also expressed concern about what he described as the use of occultism, spiritism and necromancy under the guise of prophetic ministry.

He, however, maintained that he believed in the existence of genuine prophetic gifts among Christians.

Owusu Bempah's reaction

Otabil's comments have drawn criticism from some prominent figures in Ghana's prophetic ministry, including the founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah.

Owusu Bempah accused the ICGC founder of undermining the prophetic ministry and attempting to diminish the credibility of prophets in the country.

He reportedly described Otabil's remarks as an attempt to quench the prophetic fire in Ghana and warned that the respected preacher needed to be checked.

Owusu Bempah also threatened to make certain revelations about Otabil and individuals associated with him if he continued making comments he considered damaging to the reputation of prophets.

He further questioned Otabil's position on prophecy, citing what he considered inconsistencies between his remarks and the activities of some ministers associated with the ICGC.

The exchange has reignited public discussion about the credibility of prophetic ministries, the conduct of religious leaders and the distinction between genuine Christian prophecy and practices considered fraudulent or spiritually questionable.

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