Isaac Owusu Bempah

Also known as: Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah · Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah · Apostle Dr. Isaac Owusu Bempah · Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah

Pastor who made public statements about Ghana's political figures and 2024 election, sued for defamatory remarks in September 2026.

2026-06-092026-11-04

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November 2026
3 NovJoy Online
… Among the reported reactions, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah criticised Otabil and made personal allegations, while Prophet Nigel Gaisie expressed disagreement and called for engagement and mentorship among ministers. …
When applause replaces discernment
3 NovJoy Online
… Otabil did not mention Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah by name in the remarks at the centre of the latest controversy. …
When Men of God begin exposing God’s Men!
September 2026
15 SeptJoy Online
… Isaac Owusu Bempah, Head Pastor of Glorious Word Power Ministry International, and his church for GH¢10 million over alleged defamatory remarks. …
Effiduase Asokore MP sues Rev. Owusu Bempah for GH¢10m over alleged defamatory comments
10 SeptJoy Online
… Isaac Owusu Bempah, declaring that the destiny of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia lies in the hands of God. …
Bawumia’s destiny lies in the hands of God; not you – Muslim Forum for Peace and Unity replies Rev. Owusu Bempah
10 SeptJoy Online
… Isaac Owusu Bempah, over what it describes as renewed and unwarranted attacks against former Vice President Dr. …
Ghana’s acclaimed Christian – Muslim unity bigger than Owusu Bempah’s hatred and bigotry – Muslim Forum for Peace and Unity
8 SeptThe Chronicle
The Ashanti Regional Women’s Wing and the NASARA Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have hit back at Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah over what they describe as inflammatory comments against some leading members of the party. …
‘Retract and Apologise’ — NPP NASARA Tells Owusu Bempah
August 2026
15 AugJoy Online
… Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah has reportedly attributed part of the NDC’s victory to his prayers and spiritual intervention. …
When prophets claim credit for Ghana’s political victories, who gets the final say, the voter or the prophet?
14 AugDaily Guide
… Isaac Owusu Bempah Veteran music producer Fred Kyei Mensah, popularly known as Fredyma, has lashed out at Apostle Dr. …
‘Your Comments On NPP Lack Maturity’
July 2026
17 JulJoy Online
One moment, Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah publicly warned that electing Mr John Dramani Mahama as President of Ghana would bring disaster upon the nation. …
Prayers, Prophecies and Politics: Who’s really working for Ghana’s peace, progress and development?
17 JulJoy Online
One moment, Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah publicly warned that electing Mr John Dramani Mahama as President of Ghana would bring disaster upon the nation. …
Prayers, Prophecies and Politics: Who’s really working for Ghana’s peace, progress and development?

Opinion

Religious leaders' public disputes raise questions about congregational discernment

The News

A columnist reflects on recent exchanges among prominent Ghanaian religious leaders, arguing that focus on who said what has overshadowed a more important question: why congregations applaud their pastors' attacks on fellow ministers. The piece cites Pastor Mensa Otabil's allegations of spiritual inauthenticity and misconduct among prophets as a case study in the broader concern about whether applause signals genuine theological correction or merely entertainment.

3 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Religious leaders' public disputes raise questions about congregational discernment
A columnist reflects on recent exchanges among prominent Ghanaian religious leaders, arguing that focus on who said what has overshadowed a more important question: why congregations applaud their pastors' attacks on fellow ministers. The piece cites Pastor Mensa Otabil's allegations of spiritual inauthenticity and misconduct among prophets as a case study in the broader concern about whether applause signals genuine theological correction or merely entertainment.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Pastor Otabil raises concerns about false prophets in Ghana
Pastor Mensa Otabil, founder of the International Central Gospel Church, raised concerns about people parading themselves as prophets, criticised what he considered fraudulent spiritual practices, and challenged genuine prophets to expose impostors rather than accommodate them.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

Effiduase-Asokore MP sues pastor for GH¢10m over defamatory comments
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, MP for Effiduase-Asokore, has sued Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah and his church at the Accra High Court for GH¢10 million over statements made during a church service on September 6, 2026, alleging the pastor accused him and other NPP figures of plotting to attack the church. Dr. Ayew Afriye denies the claim and contends the statement is defamatory and has caused him embarrassment and potential damage to his political standing.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Muslim forum rejects Rev. Owusu Bempah's curses against Bawumia
The Ghana Muslim Forum for Peace and Unity issued a statement declaring that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's destiny lies in the hands of God, not Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah, in response to the pastor's threats to terminate Bawumia's political career and his August declaration that voters for the NPP would be cursed.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Muslim group condemns cleric's attacks on former VP Bawumia
The Ghana Muslim Forum for Peace and Unity has condemned Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah for threatening to spiritually terminate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's political career and declaring that a Muslim should not lead a Christian-majority country, saying the attacks undermine Ghana's reputation for religious tolerance.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

NPP NASARA condemns Prophet Owusu Bempah's inflammatory comments
The Ashanti Regional Women's Wing and NASARA Wing of the NPP have condemned Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah for making inflammatory comments against party members, accusing him of statements capable of deepening religious and tribal divisions. The Regional NASARA Coordinator disputed allegations that party members planned to use NASARA to attack the prophet's church, calling the claim false and a distortion of the wing's mandate for unity.
8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 15 August

Prophets dispute credit for NDC's 2024 election victory
Two Ghanaian prophets have made competing claims about spiritual credit for the NDC's decisive 2024 general election victory. An opinion piece argues that Ghana's elections are decided by voters casting ballots based on issues like inflation, unemployment, and the economy, not by prophecy alone.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

Musician criticises pastor's comments against NPP as immature
Veteran music producer Fred Kyei Mensah has rebuked Apostle Dr. Isaac Owusu Bempah after the pastor declared his intention to prevent Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia from winning the 2028 general election and pledged to curse anyone voting for the NPP, saying his utterances lack maturity.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 17 July

Prophet's contradictory predictions about Mahama presidency raise trust questions
Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah first warned that electing John Dramani Mahama would bring disaster on Ghana, then later declared God had chosen Mahama as the next president. The article examines where Ghanaians should place their trust—in prophecies, politicians, or accountable leadership—amid ongoing national challenges including floods and economic concerns.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Religious leaders' conflicting prophecies raise questions about trust
A prophet's contradictory public statements about John Dramani Mahama's presidency—first warning it would bring disaster, later declaring God had chosen him—prompted reflection on where Ghanaians should place trust when politics and prophecy intersect, amid ongoing national challenges including floods and economic concerns.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

NDC official faces backlash over Accra disasters remarks
Daily Guide opinion piece criticizes Nana Yaa Jantuah, an NDC official at Jubilee House, for asking why Accra's disasters occur only under President John Mahama, implying the NPP has cast a spell on the administration. The commentary suggests her remarks have stirred controversy within the NDC, which preferred the issue remain private.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →