Prophet Nicholas Osei, widely known as Prophet Kumchacha, has taken a swipe at renowned Ghanaian preacher Rev. Dr. Mensa Anamua Otabil, accusing some senior church leaders of overstepping their ministerial roles and applying double standards in their criticism of prophets.

In a video circulating on social media, the founder of Heaven’s Gate Ministries questioned why Pastor Otabil, whom he described as a teacher, would comment on the conduct of prophets rather than concentrate on his own area of ministry.

Kumchacha also recalled an earlier disagreement with the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) founder, claiming Otabil once described him as illiterate after he challenged some of his teachings.

“I’ve seen some videos trending on social media about Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah and Pastor Mensah Otabil. A lot of pastors in this country are nonchalant. Some time ago, Mensah Otabil brought out some teachings, and I spoke about them. The man later told me that I’m illiterate because he’s a teacher and I wanted to challenge his teachings,” he said.

Addressing Otabil directly, Kumchacha urged him to remain within what he considers his ministerial calling, insisting that prophets should be allowed to address misconduct among their colleagues.

“As a teacher that you claim to be, why will you now leave your teaching field and enter the prophetic field? Our father Mensa Otabil, stay in your lane so that nobody will disrespect you. If some prophets are misbehaving, it is we the prophets who should speak about it,” he stated.

The outspoken preacher further accused some senior pastors of holding prophets to different standards, particularly over the sale of religious items such as anointing oil and water, while allegedly escaping scrutiny over the prices of their books.

“If a prophet should sell water for GH¢50 or GH¢100, or oil for GH¢200, the same senior pastors would come and speak grammar. But when you write a book and sell it for $10,000, nobody questions you,” he claimed.

He also cautioned against judging ministers by their fluency in English or public image, alleging that some pastors perceived as respectable may have questionable conduct.

“Maybe because you use English in your sermons, people think you are perfect, but they do not know that some of you are criminals,” he added.

Kumchacha’s remarks have added to the ongoing debate over accountability, conduct and the boundaries of authority among Ghanaian religious leaders. His allegations against Pastor Otabil and other pastors, however, remain his personal claims.\

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Source: Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang