'It will never end well with you' – Duncan-Williams warns Abronye, Jon Benjamin

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has delivered a solemn warning to New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, and former British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, following what he described as unwarranted and disrespectful attacks against him.

In a strongly-worded response during an interview on The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV on Monday, July 7, the revered cleric stated that such conduct by Abronye and Benjamin would lead to dire consequences.

“I’m used to these kinds of media misrepresentations over the years. This is my 47th year in the ministry, and I have seen the outcome of such individuals,” he said.

Addressing the backlash from Abronye and Benjamin, he added:

“I think that people should not make any mistakes, the fact that you attack people, discredit people, and throw stones at others. For whatever reason, you think you are free, nothing has happened to you, make no mistake, it’s a lie. I have seen the implications of these things.”

“I have seen these kinds of people over the years and the decades, and they never end well. Before you throw stones at someone else, examine yourself. Some of these things are the hypocrisy of human nature, where everybody is guilty of something. And yet, they have the audacity to throw stones at others.”

“Before you throw your stone at me, please examine yourself and see where you stand. Because where I’m wrong and guilty may not be where you are wrong and guilty. But you are guilty of something.”

Abronye’s remarks, made during a media appearance on Ohia TV, accused Duncan-Williams of political bias and questioned his moral authority.

His comments were quickly condemned by the NPP leadership. In a statement signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party described Abronye’s outburst as “unfortunate and unprovoked,” clarifying that it “does not reflect the values, beliefs, or official position of the party.”

Jon Benjamin also stirred controversy after ridiculing the Archbishop following his address at the July 1, 2025 National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. The former diplomat accused the clergyman of extravagance, including claims of booking an entire first-class cabin for family trips. His comments were widely criticized as culturally insensitive and disrespectful.

The backlash came after Duncan-Williams declared that he dreams of a Ghana where citizens no longer travel abroad out of economic hardship but instead for leisure, including culinary tourism.

The controversy has sparked widespread public discourse around the respect due to religious leaders, the boundaries of political and diplomatic commentary, and the dangers of public ridicule.

As one of Ghana’s most prominent spiritual voices, Archbishop Duncan-Williams’ cautionary remarks signal that while criticism may be expected, it must be met with integrity and self-examination, not insult and mockery.