Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah Addresses Backlash After Kneeling Before Otumfuo
- Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah has addressed backlash over his recent trip to Manhyia, during which he bowed before Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
- The Glorious Word Ministries founder explained that he bowed and knelt before Otumfuo Osei Tutu II out of deep respect for the Asantehene’s aura and authority
- Social media users expressed mixed reactions to his claim, with many insisting that kings should kneel before prophets and not the other way around
Ghanaian man of God, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, has explained why he bowed and knelt before Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
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The founder and leader of the Glorious Word and Ministries, accompanied by another prophet, Eric Boahen Uche, recently paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene.
During the visit, both men of God knelt before the Asante monarch, who towered over them in a viral image that emerged from the meeting.
Social media users shared mixed reactions to the photo, with many expressing unhappiness over a man of God kneeling before the Asantehene.
The TikTok post with the photo of Owusu Bempah kneeling before Otumfuo is below.
Owusu Bempah addresses Otumfuo backlash
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh, Reverend Owusu Bempah addressed the controversy during a sermon.
He spoke about his visit to Otumfuo and explained how it came about.
“We went to visit the Otumfuor, the king who sits upon gold. At his palace, I was ushered inside and then into an inner room where he was seated alone in majesty. And when you see him, you immediately know he is a king who commands power and respect.” Owusu Bempah said.
He said Otumfuo’s aura made it clear he was a powerful king who demanded the utmost level of respect.
The preacher added that the respect and reverence he received at Manhyia Palace made him realise that the negative opinions certain people share about him online are irrelevant.
The TikTok video of Owusu Bempah speaking is below.
Reactions to Owusu Bempah kneeling before Otumfuo
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to the photo of Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah kneeling before Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
God Has Commonsense said:
"I don’t know why he bowed, though."
TrendzGh wrote:
"Kings bow before prophets, not the other way round,"
kharistrendz commented:
"He is rather wise, humble, and respects protocols in the spirit and in the constitution of our maker. You need to bow to the elderly, who can be your father or guardian. Nigerian women bow to their men in certain tribes when they are getting married. Have you ever wondered why?"
papa_kofi said:
"Traditions and customs were in existence before the introduction of the Bible, Quran, etc. Otumfuo's palace is full of culture, tradition, and customs. No religion is practised there. One should be mindful of going to the Otumfuo in his Palace. We don't mix religion with Traditions and Customs. You either take it or leave it."
alfredadzimah5754 wrote:
"I asked the same question somewhere. Bowing and kneeling, I think it’s different from showing respect."
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Owusu Bempah's Safo Kantanka prophecy resurfaces
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Isaac Owusu Bempah's prophecy foretelling the death of Apostle Safo surfaced after the passing of the iconic industrialist.
In a resurfaced video of a December 31, 2024, prophecy, Owusu Bempah warned that a popular Ghanaian prophet of global repute would die in the coming year.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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