Nana Frimpong Ziega, a political commentator, has asserted that the Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has never liked the Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Speaking in an interview on Movement TV, and monitored by GhanaWeb, on October 3, 2024, he explained, "Owusu-Bempah is peeved because he was remanded under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's watch. I have watched several sermons of him, and I must say that Owusu-Bempah has never had a favourable view of Dr. Bawumia. In one of the sermons, he stated that because of the vice president, God will not allow the NPP to win power."

He further elaborated on the divide among religious leaders in the country, pointing out that all the known NDC sympathisers attended John Dramani Mahama's recent engagement with the clergy in Accra.

"In Ghana, we know all the pastors who associate themselves with NDC and NPP, and it is a fact that yesterday, I saw all the pastors who NDC sympathise with, with the exception of Bishop Agyinasare, and this is not an issue in the country.

"For someone like Rev. Lamptey, everybody knows he is an NDC member. So, sometimes we should not hide our identity. Apostle-General is one of the best motivational speakers, but he is an NDC sympathiser, same with Opambour, and if you are an NPP sympathiser, it is no news," he explained.

He further wondered why Owusu-Bempah, who has previously criticised the flagbearer of the NDC will suddenly proclaim that through him, Ghana will see development.

"Rev. Owusu-Bempah said because Mahama has a good heart, God has given the keys of the country to him; it is not true. When Adam and Eve sinned, God cursed the land; he didn't curse Adam and Eve. Whatever God has said, I believe is irreversible. I urge parents to start blessing and speaking good things into the lives of their newborns. So, in the event that the child disrespects the parents, even if the parents curse the child out of pain and frustration, it won't work."

He continued by saying that, "For instance, Kwame Nkrumah blessed Ghana's independence, and those words, 'Ghana, our beloved country is free forever,' will stay with the country and nothing can change it. Owusu-Bempah has said multiple times that John Dramani Mahama cannot be president again, so what changed? If it was God who truly revealed that to him, it is amazing he has now reversed it. This has really exposed him. The first prophecy wasn't from God. If indeed Mahama will win the 2024 elections, it won't be as a result of Owusu-Bempah's prophesy."

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Rev. Owusu-Bempah, who has often been associated with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), led the group of clergymen in prayer as they laid hands on the kneeling John Mahama.

In his prayer, Owusu-Bempah said, "This is whom you have elected to lead Ghana at a time like this. No power can stop it. It is through him that this country will see development. This is the day you have made and have established him on the presidential seat in Jesus' name, amen."

The event was organized to provide an opportunity for the former president to engage with leaders of the Christian faith and share his vision for the country ahead of the December 7 elections.

It also served as a time of worship, prayer, and fellowship in the presence of God.

Mahama expressed his appreciation to the religious leaders for their attendance, particularly to Rev. Owusu-Bempah, whom he described as a "good friend" despite the clergyman’s known political affiliations.

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