In a provocative statement that has stirred conversation within Ghanaian religious circles, Apostle Dr. Dirl Airl King Mashal, founder and leader of the Soldiers of Christ Prayer Group of All Churches in the Ashanti region, has expressed strong opposition to any hopes pinned on former President John Dramani Mahama returning to power.
His remarks came in light of recent comments made by National chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, regarding the party’s intentions to continue the controversial National Cathedral Project initiated by the current President, Nana Akufo-Addo.
Apostle Mashal urged Asiedu Nketia to refrain from what he deemed as “noise” surrounding Mahama’s purported chances of winning the upcoming elections. He pointedly dismissed the NDC’s claims that they would complete the National Cathedral Project should Mahama regain the presidency, calling such beliefs a “fallacy.”
The apostle metaphorically likened Mahama to a “dead goat,” a term the former president has used himself, questioning whether a lifeless entity could ever resurrect to lead the living.
“He’s a dead goat as Mahama described himself,” Mashal proclaimed, underscoring his assertion that Mahama’s political aspirations were irretrievably lost. He urged Asiedu Nketia to “believe me and witness a shocking news from the elections,” indicating that the outcome would starkly reflect Mahama’s lack of viable prospects.
Apostle Mashal also reiterated that President Akufo-Addo had a divine mandate regarding the National Cathedral, claiming that it was not intended to be financed through national resources.
Rather, he suggested that Akufo-Addo’s energies should have been directed toward establishing a prayer camp that would serve the Soldiers of Christ Prayer Group of All Churches, allowing for an inclusive space for various religious congregations.
Further intensifying his criticism, Mashal called out Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah, Mahama’s godfather and a prominent religious figure, suggesting that his support could not salvage Mahama from an impending electoral defeat.
He urged Owusu Bempah to “burn his idols” and prepare for consequences for misusing the sacred to endorse what Mashal perceives as a lost cause of a “dead goat” in politics.
These statements from the apostle not only reflect his strong personal beliefs but also resonate with a broader concern about the potential spiritual ramifications tied to political actions in Ghana.
As the December 7 elections loom closer, the tension between the NDC’s ambitions and the skepticism expressed by figures like Apostle Mashal underscores the complex interplay of politics and faith in Ghana’s public discourse
