Confused Rawlings now picks on Akan Preacher Men.

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THE JUDGE 11 years ago

I was really at a loss when Juju man Rawlings was accusing some preachers as misusing God's name. Rawlings, who claimed that Bible, an inspiration word from God did not help in brutalizing and looting Ghanaians.

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I was really at a loss when Juju man Rawlings was accusing some preachers as misusing God's name. Rawlings, who claimed that Bible, an inspiration word from God did not help in brutalizing and looting Ghanaians.

What authority does this shameful and unrepented juju man has to criticize some preachers of misusing God's name. He cares now, or he has converted.?

This juju man called Rawlings has no sense of shame and purpose in this life. I pray for him every time I go on my kneels. This man needs to know the LOVE of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He needs to know that no matter what sins he has committed, Jesus Christ is ready to forgive and love him. A LOVE that has no conditions attach to it.

Rawlings does not make sense any more. Where are his aids?
KK. 11 years ago

My brother what are you talking about, if you are a man go to meet him with such silly talks......I can bet you he J.J. came to redeem us from fire. Some will not understand but the right time will come.

My brother what are you talking about, if you are a man go to meet him with such silly talks......I can bet you he J.J. came to redeem us from fire. Some will not understand but the right time will come.
PROF 11 years ago

THE WRITER IS SO IGNORANT HE CANT PUT HIS THOUGHTS TOGETHER. THIS IS NOT ABOUT TRIBE, IT IS ABOUT CRIMINAL PASTORS WHO ARE STEALING FROM THE MASSES. OBINIM AND KUMCHACHA ARE LIARS AND CON MEN. THEY ARE THIEVES.
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THE WRITER IS SO IGNORANT HE CANT PUT HIS THOUGHTS TOGETHER. THIS IS NOT ABOUT TRIBE, IT IS ABOUT CRIMINAL PASTORS WHO ARE STEALING FROM THE MASSES. OBINIM AND KUMCHACHA ARE LIARS AND CON MEN. THEY ARE THIEVES.
MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON THEIR SOULS.
Kanawu 11 years ago

This writer is foolish; to say the leasts!

This writer is foolish; to say the leasts!
PK 11 years ago

Yawose is not Akan and cannot pretend to be speaking for Akans. I'm Akan and I approve of Rawlings' criticism of false prophets, be they Akans or non-Akans. Perhaps, the fact that most of these con artists come from Akan area ...
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Yawose is not Akan and cannot pretend to be speaking for Akans. I'm Akan and I approve of Rawlings' criticism of false prophets, be they Akans or non-Akans. Perhaps, the fact that most of these con artists come from Akan areas, especially from the Ashanti Region, should be studied and remedies found. They cannot be allowed to continue to take advantage of the ignorance of the people.
Son of Man 11 years ago

The hate and pains thos Yawose sustained from the Rawlings revolution has takes common snse out of his coconut head. In the US where I live we see and hear stories of these money hungry crooks deceiving many every day for the ...
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The hate and pains thos Yawose sustained from the Rawlings revolution has takes common snse out of his coconut head. In the US where I live we see and hear stories of these money hungry crooks deceiving many every day for their hard earned cash and most of the victims are women.

Even his tribal bigot in commrade in arms Adofo has dedicated a couple of articles highlighting the acts of these criminal pastors in Europe. What has Rawlings said different from what we all know? The difference is Rawlings says it like it is whiles most of us pretend not to see anything wrong because we are cowards.
PROF 11 years ago

IF OBINIM HAS MIRACULOUS POWERS HE SHOULD GO TO THE EBOLA COUNTRIES OF LIBERIA AND GUINEA. OBINIM AMD KUMCHACHA ARE ALL CON MEN, THYE ARE 419 SAKAWA FRAUDSTERS. RAWLINGS IS RIGHT. THESE PASTORS ARE CRIMINALS.

IF OBINIM HAS MIRACULOUS POWERS HE SHOULD GO TO THE EBOLA COUNTRIES OF LIBERIA AND GUINEA. OBINIM AMD KUMCHACHA ARE ALL CON MEN, THYE ARE 419 SAKAWA FRAUDSTERS. RAWLINGS IS RIGHT. THESE PASTORS ARE CRIMINALS.
Safety 1st. 11 years ago

Rawlings wife is half Krobo and half Akan. She favours her Krobo side.

Rawlings wife is half Krobo and half Akan. She favours her Krobo side.
Kojo T 11 years ago

As u think so u are Rawlimgs did not mention tribe . He talked about false prophets and over dose religion . Yawose u are the tribalist

As u think so u are Rawlimgs did not mention tribe . He talked about false prophets and over dose religion . Yawose u are the tribalist
GONJA RASMAN 11 years ago

FOR ME ; I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THESE AYIGBE/EWE PEOPLE ARE ON ABOUT RAWLINGS ; THE MAN IS ACCUSING PEOPLE IN THEIR PROFESSION OF USING THE BIBLE AND THE MEDIA TO FULL PEOPLE WHICH TO RAWLINGS IS IRRATIONAL AND DOES NOT MAK ...
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FOR ME ; I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THESE AYIGBE/EWE PEOPLE ARE ON ABOUT RAWLINGS ; THE MAN IS ACCUSING PEOPLE IN THEIR PROFESSION OF USING THE BIBLE AND THE MEDIA TO FULL PEOPLE WHICH TO RAWLINGS IS IRRATIONAL AND DOES NOT MAKE SENSE ; THAT MAY TO TRUE ; BUT THEN JJ RAWLINGS USED THE SAME TACTICS IN 1979 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS TO FULL GHANAIANS THAT HE WAS THE JR JESUS TO CLEANSE GHANA ; HE USED THE PLATFORM AS A SOLDIER TO TELL GHANAIANS HOW HE WAS GOING TO CLEANSE GHANA OF THE EVIL DEEDS OF STEALING BUT THEN WHAT DO WE AS A NATION SEE TODAY FROM A PARTY CREATED BY JJ RAWLINGS ; THE MAN IS EVEN ADORED BY THESE EWE/AYIGBE CLANSMEN AND CHIEFS THAT HE IS THE MOST ILLUSTIROUS SON OF THE VOLTA REGION ; HIS MODEL OF CREATING RAMPANT STEALING IN SOCIETY IS HAVE AN INERTIA FOR MOST AYIGBE /EWE CRIMINALS IN GHANA TODAY ; NAME ONE OF THE MOST CRIMINALLY MINDED TRIBES IN GHANA TODAY AND IS THE EWE/TRIBE ; MY QUESTION TO THOSE WHO SEEM TO DEFEND THIS JJ RAWLINGS IS THAT WHAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHAT JJ RAWKLINGS DID BY KILLED GHANAIANS AND CLAIMING TO CLEANSE GHANA AFTER HIS UPRISING AND THE CREATION OF STEALING BY THIS AYIGBE/EWE MAN ON INDUTRIAL SCALE AND WHAT THE PASTORS ARE DOING TODAY ; FOR ME THE CHOICE IS FOR EVERBODY TO THINK ; YOU DO NOHAVE TO GO TO THESE PASTORS TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE AND YOU DON NOT HAVE TO GO TO CHURCH ; AFTERALL RAWLINGS AND HIS FAMILY HAVE NO CHURCH AFFILITION ANYWHERE.

KK. 11 years ago

Another silly bigot is pouring rubbish to the media. Rawlings telling truth and what again. J.J.'s wife is an akan and a lot. You are the type of senseless ones instigating hatred.

Another silly bigot is pouring rubbish to the media. Rawlings telling truth and what again. J.J.'s wife is an akan and a lot. You are the type of senseless ones instigating hatred.
Falcon 11 years ago

This is the most stupid article I ever read on Ghanaweb. Rawlings was talking about the illiterate and fraudulent so-called pastors fleecing Ghanaians. I guess you are too dumb to appreciate that.

This is the most stupid article I ever read on Ghanaweb. Rawlings was talking about the illiterate and fraudulent so-called pastors fleecing Ghanaians. I guess you are too dumb to appreciate that.
OKATAKYIE 11 years ago

JJ Rawlings may not be everyone's cup of tea, but do you have to see tribalism in his comments over pastors Obinim and Kumchacha?

JJ Rawlings may not be everyone's cup of tea, but do you have to see tribalism in his comments over pastors Obinim and Kumchacha?
Frank Dadzie 11 years ago

Just let the bastard do his what befits a bastard and hold your peace John. Rawlings has proved by word and deed that his enviness of Akans is unequalled. He might have wrongly thought if he married an Akan he would eventual ...
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Just let the bastard do his what befits a bastard and hold your peace John. Rawlings has proved by word and deed that his enviness of Akans is unequalled. He might have wrongly thought if he married an Akan he would eventually become like one but having now come to realize that it's an impossibility he uses every platform to attack them out of sheer enviness. He's really a confused man and must be treated with contempt period.
tony kokutse 11 years ago

No real sense in the article. The writer himself is a bloody idiot. HE is an Akan and tribal. He is more confused than Rawlings, those preachers are fooling the people of Ghana.

No real sense in the article. The writer himself is a bloody idiot. HE is an Akan and tribal. He is more confused than Rawlings, those preachers are fooling the people of Ghana.
dusty soldier 11 years ago

Rawlings said what he said not because they're Akan's because they're charlatans.

Rawlings said what he said not because they're Akan's because they're charlatans.
kwame 11 years ago

yawa

yawa
Pelicles 11 years ago

Trokosi practice is destroying Eweland. It had enslaved some innocent girls for the rest of their lives and this foolish marijuana smoker has the gut to criticize others?

Trokosi practice is destroying Eweland. It had enslaved some innocent girls for the rest of their lives and this foolish marijuana smoker has the gut to criticize others?
Joe Turkey 11 years ago

John Yawose, I am not even a sympathizer of the murderer Jerry Rawlings but you missed the point he was making and you are now making your own storm out of a tea cup. His reference to Kumchacha and the other idiot had nothing ...
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John Yawose, I am not even a sympathizer of the murderer Jerry Rawlings but you missed the point he was making and you are now making your own storm out of a tea cup. His reference to Kumchacha and the other idiot had nothing to do with the tribes; it is simply about what they do and not where they come from. If by accident they happen to be Akans .. well, who the cap fit. I am Akan and I share the same sentiments with Jerry Rawlings about the drama on TV and radio from our Men of God - of all tribes.
Nima Boy 11 years ago

Obinim paid you to do this right? You face like rotten pig. Alakori

Obinim paid you to do this right? You face like rotten pig. Alakori

Abongo 11 years ago

If you say JJ is confused, then tell you the truth, Akans are far more confused than Rawlings

If you say JJ is confused, then tell you the truth, Akans are far more confused than Rawlings
Fiifi Pratt 11 years ago

Only a bigot will read tribal meaning into what the former President has said. Isn't it true that these charlatans exploit the masses to amass wealth and live an exorbitant life? JJ Rawlings has every right as a citizen of Gh ...
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Only a bigot will read tribal meaning into what the former President has said. Isn't it true that these charlatans exploit the masses to amass wealth and live an exorbitant life? JJ Rawlings has every right as a citizen of Ghana to exercise his constitutional right to free speech. And that's exactly what he has done. He is not chastising them because of their ethnicity but because of how they prey on gullible people to enriched themselves. By the way, is pastor Mensa Otabil not an Akan? Is Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah not an Akan? And Rev. agyin Asare is also an Akan. But he singled out only two pastors (Kumchacha) out of the bunch and you think it is an attack on Akan's? Oh please!! Why bring tribe into everything?
Afoa Buedu 11 years ago

You frankly sound funny. You rather in every paragraph sound triibalistic. Your effort was to instigate akans against the man and this will certainly not yield fruit. Are you really comfortable with what these so called ...
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You frankly sound funny. You rather in every paragraph sound triibalistic. Your effort was to instigate akans against the man and this will certainly not yield fruit. Are you really comfortable with what these so called men of God are doing on air? Which of the feestivals have you invited him and he did not honour it. Someone who married from different tribe is tribalistic. Oh Ghana.
Observer-Y2K 11 years ago

You cannot escape them nowadays; most television stations in the country have their own versions of it- hours of miracle and deliverance sessions involving pastors and their often awestruck congregations.

It must be some o ...
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You cannot escape them nowadays; most television stations in the country have their own versions of it- hours of miracle and deliverance sessions involving pastors and their often awestruck congregations.

It must be some of the most compelling television for Ghanaians, because they often attract huge viewership. These often ostentatiously dressed preachers keep their congregations spellbound, whilst the testimonies keep flowing in from all angles.

It looks more like an A-class production of Broadway more than anything else, but remains hugely influential amongst Ghanaians. It perpetuates the cycle that keeps us dependent on these Men of God, which coincidentally is the path to richness for them.

One person who has realised the dangers continued exposure to such content holds on the free thinking ability of Ghanaians is former President Jerry Rawlings, and at a program over the weekend called for something to be done about those programs, per a Ghana News Agency report.

He is reported to have called for those programs to be taken off-air by TV station owners, unless the authenticity of said miracles can be proven scientifically.

According to the former President the programs were aiding in perpetuating ignorance amongst the citizenry, leading to a privileged few to profit off that.

He also added that the way forward, is for the people to be educated on how to probe what they see and not be unquestionably trusting

The problem here is education has never stopped people from being gullible whenever religion or superstition is concerned. After all we just saw Itz Tiffany, who I believe has an appreciable level of formal education, seriously engaged in ‘cursing’ her spouse in one of the released videos.

The solution would be to teach people that the ultimate thinking tool is logic and reasoning; but as long as people give their beliefs prominence when it comes into conflict with reasoning, we are fighting a losing battle down here.

Taking those programs off the air as the former president suggested would be a great first step, but as we all know that isn’t happening anytime soon due to commercial reason.
Kusi. Appiah. Toronto. Canada 11 years ago

The whole problem of Ghana is Rawlings

The whole problem of Ghana is Rawlings
TRUTH 11 years ago

The writer made points. Although Rawlings made a point about charlatans who are fooling their followers and exploiting them. The writer believes since he was in the volta Region, Rawlings should have used volta examples. A lo ...
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The writer made points. Although Rawlings made a point about charlatans who are fooling their followers and exploiting them. The writer believes since he was in the volta Region, Rawlings should have used volta examples. A lot of the people he addressed may not have heard of Obinim or Osei. Rawlings should have used TROKOSI and several of the quack EWE priests to buttress his point. I am with Yawose. Rawlings examples are tribalistic and out of place.
me 11 years ago

He does these things to sway people's mind away from his own crimes.

He does these things to sway people's mind away from his own crimes.
Logic 11 years ago

When people jump to the web to make their opinion known, sound reasoning should be their focal point. The point raised by Rawlings should not have been quickly hijacked by the writer into EWE/AKAN drama. As a staunch Christia ...
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When people jump to the web to make their opinion known, sound reasoning should be their focal point. The point raised by Rawlings should not have been quickly hijacked by the writer into EWE/AKAN drama. As a staunch Christian and a preacher of the gospel, I know that what we do for Christ will definitely go through test, even on this earth. Some good preacher will face condemnation and bad preachers applauded. But the Lord Jesus is the best Judge; see Revelation Chapter 1. If the writer is called by God, he will not get this into Ewe and Akan confusion. Bible admonishes us to strive to be at peace with all men. The fruit of the Spirit expresses in very well. By their fruit, we shall know them, including the writer. Amen!
Prof Botswana 11 years ago

So people are still in the darkness of stupidity in Ghana for writing nonsense

So people are still in the darkness of stupidity in Ghana for writing nonsense
YEBOAH 11 years ago

I CANNOT WASTE MY TIME READING THIS CHUFF . TO HELL WITH YOU.

I CANNOT WASTE MY TIME READING THIS CHUFF . TO HELL WITH YOU.

amos deocci fudugah 11 years ago

do you know that this comments can spark a war?be careful yawose.you are not nurtured.i recommend bni trace on you.again be careful.

do you know that this comments can spark a war?be careful yawose.you are not nurtured.i recommend bni trace on you.again be careful.
koo manu 11 years ago

The writer is a fool. There is nothing ewe/akan in what rawlings said. Rawlings didn't target akans: people from all tribes were affected. Most of the folks around rawlings were akans so are you suggesting they stood by and a ...
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The writer is a fool. There is nothing ewe/akan in what rawlings said. Rawlings didn't target akans: people from all tribes were affected. Most of the folks around rawlings were akans so are you suggesting they stood by and allowed rawlings to kill their folk? Think! There's nothing rawlings envies about akans. Ewes are patrilineal so he is white.
Trokosi is practised in only a small part of volta region so many ewes don't even know it but most akans talk as if the whole ewe tribe practices it.
All coastal tribes in Ghana have shrines cos of fishing. Check cape-coast,axim,winneba,accra,ada and keta. Akans have traditions/culture that shock other tribes!
nunkaawa 11 years ago

What John Yawose is complaining about has nothing to do with whether JJ Rawlings is saying it or not, The reality is that we have MGICIANS parading as men of God supposedly performing Miracles.

What John Yawose is complaining about has nothing to do with whether JJ Rawlings is saying it or not, The reality is that we have MGICIANS parading as men of God supposedly performing Miracles.
Ibn Alidu Alidu 11 years ago

It is a behaviour of those born out of prostitution
Ask whether this stupid and thief knows his father

It is a behaviour of those born out of prostitution
Ask whether this stupid and thief knows his father
Dan Buduh 11 years ago

There is a practice in the Volta Region called Trokosi or Chokosi. Please let me know what is the exact name. I am told young girls are sent to some fetish priests as wives or something. Why did Rawlings not attack this pract ...
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There is a practice in the Volta Region called Trokosi or Chokosi. Please let me know what is the exact name. I am told young girls are sent to some fetish priests as wives or something. Why did Rawlings not attack this practice? He was President for 19 years why did he not stop that practice. Please Mr Rawlings settle all such undevelopmental practices on the Volta land as a matter of urgency since you are very much respected by the chiefs and people in the a Region. It is over to you, Joe Lartey!

Thank you
Teye Kwabena 11 years ago

This wrter is attempting to incite the Akans against Rawlings. This is a very wicked act. A delusion write up. Rawlings did not mentioned Akans in his speech. Fuck off mr writer.

This wrter is attempting to incite the Akans against Rawlings. This is a very wicked act. A delusion write up. Rawlings did not mentioned Akans in his speech. Fuck off mr writer.
musah issifu 11 years ago

jj was rt, dis is high time laws r pass to ban all these one man churches. Dey r liars, cheats n 419. Dey enrich demselves whilst their congregations continue to live in abject poverty.

jj was rt, dis is high time laws r pass to ban all these one man churches. Dey r liars, cheats n 419. Dey enrich demselves whilst their congregations continue to live in abject poverty.
aziz 11 years ago

Rawlings the ewe thief. he cant see the exploitation of trokosi. The Parkinson disease is now affecting his brains. Mad ayigbe man.

Rawlings the ewe thief. he cant see the exploitation of trokosi. The Parkinson disease is now affecting his brains. Mad ayigbe man.
Exposure 11 years ago

What an article? JJ is not anti-akan but say it as he sees it. Do not bring tribal sentiments into this discussion. We are know that the Akans are in the majority in terms of population. My understanding of random sampling te ...
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What an article? JJ is not anti-akan but say it as he sees it. Do not bring tribal sentiments into this discussion. We are know that the Akans are in the majority in terms of population. My understanding of random sampling tells me that in everything (bad or good) the Akans will come out tops due to their population. JJ giving example with the two (2) preachers do not imply that there are no 'bad nuts' from other tribes who are involved with preaching the gospels! Let's have our peace and may God bless us all.
TRUTH 11 years ago

Shut up. Rawlings should have used the Trokosi and Ewe bad preachers as his targets. It was queer to be thinking of Akan Men of God bin Eweland. Rawlings misfired. Yawose is right

Shut up. Rawlings should have used the Trokosi and Ewe bad preachers as his targets. It was queer to be thinking of Akan Men of God bin Eweland. Rawlings misfired. Yawose is right
malik 11 years ago

Stupid tribalist

Stupid tribalist
niibii 11 years ago

JJ IS NOT POINTING FINGERS JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE AKANS, STOP YOUR STUPID TRIBALISM IN GHANA,LOOK AT EVERYWHERE, THEY ARE CHEATING PEOPLE AND DESTROYING MARRIAGE AND GIVING PEOPLE FAKE HOPE, WHY CAN'T WE TELL THEM THE TRUTH ,? ...
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JJ IS NOT POINTING FINGERS JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE AKANS, STOP YOUR STUPID TRIBALISM IN GHANA,LOOK AT EVERYWHERE, THEY ARE CHEATING PEOPLE AND DESTROYING MARRIAGE AND GIVING PEOPLE FAKE HOPE, WHY CAN'T WE TELL THEM THE TRUTH ,?,THEY ARE FAKE PASTORS, EUROPE,AMERICA, A THIEF IS A THIEF, STOP BRINGING TRIBALISM INTO THAT
KWAMI 11 years ago

The writer is the PRO of one the two pastors trying to defend his tricky master and he thinks he can play the tribal card to succeed.

The writer is the PRO of one the two pastors trying to defend his tricky master and he thinks he can play the tribal card to succeed.
Mubarak 11 years ago

Rawlings didn't attack an Akan preacher, he attacked a false prophet, a charlatan who is cashing in on the ignorance of the people.

Rawlings didn't attack an Akan preacher, he attacked a false prophet, a charlatan who is cashing in on the ignorance of the people.
Target 11 years ago

Kplamasiadewo gale miade dzukoa me ga miafe ngornolawo dzom koko.Biabiaenye be Papa J nukuagbatoe wonye? Nusiwo wom church mawo le de eya mekpom oo.Ne nyatefe do de migbloe na dua nemia dzudzor enya trawo gblorgbl3 de amenu.P ...
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Kplamasiadewo gale miade dzukoa me ga miafe ngornolawo dzom koko.Biabiaenye be Papa J nukuagbatoe wonye? Nusiwo wom church mawo le de eya mekpom oo.Ne nyatefe do de migbloe na dua nemia dzudzor enya trawo gblorgbl3 de amenu.Papa J enye Anloawo gake eyi wonye dukplola miawo dee wodzradoa egbeme miva no enyamanye tanuwo gblom de enu.Mina midzudzor agbe si me mia dzi dege ooo
Frank 11 years ago

Ever since, he has been like that to Ghana. That divisive spirit. Ghana has a ling way to go. A former head of state!

Ever since, he has been like that to Ghana. That divisive spirit. Ghana has a ling way to go. A former head of state!
Alex 11 years ago

Shudder the some people think about others. Ghana has a long way to go shocking !

Shudder the some people think about others. Ghana has a long way to go shocking !
SULTAN 11 years ago

Rawlings has got the right to criticize bogus pastors,irrespective of their tribe.I am sick of them.

Rawlings has got the right to criticize bogus pastors,irrespective of their tribe.I am sick of them.
jb 11 years ago

Why did he say somethin like that,hw did he no dat they are not from God

Why did he say somethin like that,hw did he no dat they are not from God
Daniel Brons Eloh 11 years ago

Don't Take It Personal - Akan Man
Rawlings is only trying to pinpoint the characters of today's so called men of God and their ways of preaching the word of God. How well do you know Ewes, I believe Rawlings wasn't doing thi ...
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Don't Take It Personal - Akan Man
Rawlings is only trying to pinpoint the characters of today's so called men of God and their ways of preaching the word of God. How well do you know Ewes, I believe Rawlings wasn't doing this on tribal line but rather picking those in the limelight as example to advice the Ghanaian populace

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