Ghanaian commentator St Sark has criticised Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah over remarks he says amount to political intimidation directed at supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
According to the report, St Sark rejected the suggestion that a curse could be placed on NPP voters because of their political choices. He argued that religious leaders should not use the pulpit to intimidate or threaten citizens over their political affiliations.
St Sark maintained that political participation is a personal choice and that voters should be free to support whichever political party they believe in without fear of spiritual consequences.
He also called for greater responsibility from religious leaders when discussing politics, stressing the influence that statements made from the pulpit can have on their followers and the wider public.
The comments come amid continuing debate in Ghana over the intersection of religion and politics, particularly the role of prominent pastors and other faith leaders in political discourse.
St Sark’s remarks have added another voice to the conversation about political freedom, religious responsibility, and the need for respectful political engagement.
The controversy is expected to generate further discussion among political observers, religious communities, and members of the public as the debate over the appropriate role of religious leaders in Ghanaian politics continues.
