The Unholy Alliance: How Uebert Angel and Owusu Bempah Are Scheming to Impose Mahama on Ghana

In an era where the world relies on evidence as the foundation of truth, it's alarming to see how easily some try to exploit the vulnerable. As Ghana approaches a pivotal election, there is a disturbing effort by certain so-called prophets to impose a president on the nation, claiming divine intervention. It is disheartening that in a country filled with intellectuals, a small group might be allowed to manipulate the public’s reasoning, as though we cannot discern what is best for ourselves and our nation. We must uncover and expose these schemes, ensuring that Ghanaians can make their own informed decisions about leadership, based on their understanding of governance and development.

This chorus of self-styled prophets gained traction when a British-Zimbabwean prophet and businessman, Uebert Angel, declared that God had revealed to him who should be the next President of Ghana. However, his so-called prophecy came with dubious conditions. According to Angel, God had chosen John Mahama as the ideal candidate to transform Ghana and warned that Ghana should not elect a Muslim president. Strangely, despite these bold claims, Angel added that the two leading candidates should contact him within 10 days to receive further guidance on the matter. If they complied, he would ensure the seat was given to the person chosen by God.

Eventually, Angel announced that Mahama had been God's chosen candidate but had failed to meet the 10-day condition. To remedy this, Angel supposedly passed the authority to two prominent religious figures, Rev. Owusu Bempah and Archbishop Duncan Williams, to intercede on Mahama’s behalf. Angel claimed that only these men could clarify the situation, and once they prayed and he felt God had accepted their plea, Mahama's victory would be restored. This entire spectacle not only insults the intelligence of our leaders but is also deeply offensive and misleading. For a so-called man of God to suggest that Ghana should not elect a Muslim president is not just strange—it is a dangerous and divisive statement that should concern us all.

Rev. Owusu Bempah of Ghana quickly involved himself in the matter, joining forces with members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to organize a clergy fellowship for Mahama. Uebert Angel had orchestrated this move, knowing that Owusu Bempah had long been associated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP). By aligning with Bempah, Angel sought to create the impression that God had rejected Bawumia, the Muslim candidate. During this clergy gathering, Owusu Bempah, empowered by Angel's dubious prophecy, declared Mahama as God’s chosen candidate. The sheer audacity of these men, abusing their influence for such manipulation, is both appalling and unfortunate.

More recently, Uebert Angel has been implicated in an undercover investigation by Al Jazeera, where he was caught distorting diplomatic agreements for personal financial gain. It is baffling that a man involved in such questionable activities would claim to have received divine instruction on who should lead Ghana. Similarly, Owusu Bempah has shown inconsistency in his so-called prophetic claims. After once declaring Bawumia the future president and stating that Mahama could never return to power, he has now completely reversed his stance.

I urge Ghanaians to vote with their conscience and make their decision based on the visions put forward by both the NPP and the NDC. Each party has a track record, and it is up to the citizens to weigh these and determine who can best represent their interests. Ghanaians should ignore the antics of self-proclaimed prophets like Uebert Angel and the erratic Owusu Bempah. God does not select presidents on behalf of a nation through dubious figures. Instead, He may inspire the hearts of individuals to act according to His will, but the power to choose lies with the people, not with these manipulators.

Isaac Ofori
Social Activist and Human Rights Advocate