In a developing country like Ghana with a developing democracy, people are found of making a whole noise when Pastors are sighted making comments about Political issues. In Ghana, when a pastors makes any comment that seem to support the position of a particular political party, he or she is tagged as a supporter of the said political party.

Here are some popular Pastors in Ghana and their Allegedly Political Affiliation;

1. Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams

Papa Nick as he popularly called is the leader and founder of the Action Chapel international. He is considered to be the father of charismatic movement in Ghana which started about 40 years ago. Bishop Duncan Williams is believed to be a sympathizer of opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). In September 2019, Bishop Duncan Williams made a comment that Ghanaians don't love their own. He was fired by the ruling New Patriotic Party that " if we don't love our own, you won't be here" but the opposition National Democratic Congress backed the position of the renowned Bishop. The Archbishop on 22nd September, 2019 said that no political party can own him even though many Ghanaians believe that he belongs to the National Democratic Congress.

2. Dr. Mensah Otabil

Pastor Otabil is the leader and founder of the International Central Gospel Church. He is well known for his ability to divide the word of God with accuracy and precision. Pastor Otabil is the founder and chancellor of Central University College. He is believed to be a supporter of the New Patriotic Party. This claim is because many Ghanaians believe that when the New Patriotic Party is in power, his preaching and other public utterances give a clue that he supports their agenda.

3. Bishop Dag Heward Mills

He is the leader and the founder of the Light House Chapel International. A charismatic church which has spring across the length and breadth of Ghana and beyond. He is believed to be a sympathizer of the New Patriotic Party. This claim is because, people believed his preaching style is an attack on the National Democratic Congress whenever they are in power but when the New Patriotic Party is in power, his utterances donot suggest an attack on them.

4. Apostle Dr. Isaac Owusu Bempah

He is the leader and founder of the Glorious Word Chapel International. He is well known for his end of year prophecies. He is believed to be a sympathizer of the New Patriotic Party. In 2016, the man of God prophesied that the NPP will win power from their major political opponent the NDC which came to pass. Apart from this, Apostle Owusu Bempah's public utterances seems to be in favour of the NPP.

5. Prophet Badu Kobi

He is the founder and leader of the Glorious Waves Chapel international. He is popularly called the 'celebrities Pastor ' because many celebrities attend his church in Ghana. He is well known for his generous giving especially giving out cars to his church members. Prophet Badu Kobi is believed to be a sympathizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress.

6. Prophet Nigel Gaisie

He is the leader and founder of the Prophetic Hill chapel. A church which is headquartered in Dome, Accra. He became popular after predicting the death of Ebony ( a popular musician) which came to pass just like he said. In 2018, he prophesied again that former president John Mahama, the leader and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress will win power in the upcoming 2020 polls. This made people to believe that he is a supporter of the Opposition National Democratic Congress.

Source: opera.com