Rev. Father’s Apology: What’s the gospel? — Prof. Agyekum questions apology for singing King Paluta’s ‘Aseda’

Acting Rector of St. Stephen Rectorate, Bodomase in the Ashanti region, Rev. Father Peter Kusi Twumasi, has rendered an unqualified apology for leading his congregation to sing King Paluta’s ‘Aseda.’

In a viral social media video, many members were seen singing happily and effortlessly with the priest, while giving their offertory.

This video has since sparked mixed reactions.

However, the priest has said he was carried away and let his guard down for a secular song to enter the sacred space.

He indicated that he had no intentions to disrespect the traditions of the Catholic Church.

Reacting to the controversy on Peace FM’s “Kokrokoo” morning show, Professor of Linguistics, Kofi Agyekum, popularly known as Opanyin Agyekum wondered why Rev. Father Twumasi was being criticized.

He questioned the notion of what constitutes gospel music and argued that there was no harm in singing the song, stating, "What is Gospel?