The Ghana Union Movement (GUM) flagbearer, Reverend Christian Kwabena Andrews, also known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, has sparked national debate by citing the "Seven Divine Curses" to prevent electoral fraud in Ghana's 2024 general elections, according to a report published by modernghana today.
The politician and spiritual leader passionately pleaded for honesty, equity, and openness in the election process while speaking at a gathering in Accra.
Vote-buying, ballot box manipulation, and other unfair tactics that threaten Ghana's democracy are on the rise, according to Osofo Kyiri Abosom, who voiced serious worries about them.
"Let no man or woman dare manipulate the will of the people in this sacred election," he said, addressing a gathering of party supporters. God will punish everyone who tries to rig this election.
The flagbearer's religious beliefs provide the basis for the invocation of heavenly curses, which included proclamations against corruption, dishonesty, and avarice.
According to Kyiri Abosom, a dynamic preacher with a sizable following, the curses were intended to act as a warning to discourage potential violators rather than to do harm.
He underlined that in order to maintain public confidence in Ghana's democracy and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process, such steps were required.
Some political observers believe the action reflects the profound annoyances of common people, while others perceive it as a calculated attempt to win over religious votes.
Ghanaians' economic problems, like as rising unemployment and inflation, have made the 2024 election a high-stakes campaign and fueled a call for responsible leadership.
The public has been reassured by the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) that free, fair, and transparent elections will be held.
Kyiri Abosom, however, urged the EC to maintain its impartiality and impose stringent measures to stop fraud. "The people own the power." "All Ghanaians should have their voices heard without hindrance," he said.
Reactions to the GUM flagbearer's stunning announcement have been conflicting. Critics worry that the party may divide voters along religious lines, while supporters see it as a daring stand for fairness.
However, Kyiri Abosom is unwavering in his message, emphasizing that the protection of Ghana's democracy depends on divine intervention.
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