Prophet Adom Kyei Duah shouts '?y? zu' after blessing Bawumia pre-election

The founder of the Believers Worship Centre, Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, endorsed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during a sermon following the declaration of the party's flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, as President-elect.

During his sermon on Sunday, 15 December 2024, Prophet Adom Kyei acknowledged the presence of some members of the NDC who had attended his church. In a video, he mentioned that they had sought his prayers before the 2024 elections and, through God's intervention, emerged victorious.

Adom Nyame, as he is affectionately called, expressed gratitude to the NDC members for returning to the church to testify about their victory in the elections. He concluded his message by shouting the NDC’s catchphrase, “?y? zu,” to which the congregation responded, “?y? za.” He explained that this was their greeting, and he needed to recognise it.

However, the Prophet's remarks have sparked controversy online, with many referring to him as a sycophant, especially given that he had previously offered prayers for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2024 elections.

Earlier today, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and Presidential Candidate for the NPP, visited the Believers Worship Center, popularly known as Philadelphia.

The church leader, Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, covered him with his powerful Tallit to pray for and bless him ahead of… pic.twitter.com/NC7Sssqrzi

— EDHUB????? (@eddie_wrt) December 1, 2024

Here are some reactions from social media users:

@johelijeh commented: “This allo prophet err???? After covering Bawumia’s head and praying for Mahama, thinking Bawumia would rather win, he is back saying ?y? zu???? ?y? ony?????????”

@iam_P2_ remarked: “Even a pastor funfool Bawumia ????????”

https://t.co/w0QvUO41QM pic.twitter.com/mTfnqJVevM

— EDHUB????? (@eddie_wrt) December 15, 2024

@JnrSamad added: “Ne be the same man said God would make it possible for Alhaji Bawumia nor? ????????????????”

@sfoxez stated: “As soon as this man covered Bawumia with this, I said that is bad ????”

The Prophet’s comments and actions have fuelled debates about neutrality and partisanship within religious leadership in Ghana.

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