Political Curses: Ghanaian Scientist Says Ghana's 'Abosom' Are Above Petty Politics, Calls For Unity
- The New Patriotic Party's loss in the 2024 elections has led some to reportedly invoke curses on Ghanaians
- They claim that some citizens have been ungrateful and thus must be punished by the gods for the misdeeds
- However, a spiritual thinker and scientist, Dr Ing. Eric Buah, described their actions as immature and undemocratic
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Following the massive defeat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the polls on December 7, 2024, some frustrated party members have expressed their anger at the populace by spiritual means.
Videos abound of angry supporters invoking curses on persons who rejected the leadership of President Akufo-Addo and his vice president and the NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
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The supporters expressed belief that Ghanaians had acted ungratefully and thus must be punished by the gods.
In an exclusive interview with artificial intelligence scientist and spiritual thinker, Dr Ing. Eric Buah, he told YEN.com.gh that such acts are immature and demonstrate a widespread misunderstanding of the role of the gods in Ghanaian society.
He explained that the gods are spiritual entities concerned with justice, balance, and the well-being of the land and its people rather than emotionally charged political grievances.
He noted that such curses lack the spiritual depth required to elicit any response from the gods.
“The gods are above petty politics,” he said.
Dr Ing. Eric Buah explained that the recent 'immature actions' are a wider symptom of the misuse of spirituality for personal or political vengeance against unity and progress.
He also stressed that such acts are hypocritical of Ghanaians who destroy water bodies and sacred lands with galamsey and other activities and, at the same time, expect the injured gods and goddesses to do their bidding.
“If the gods are angered, it is likely by these acts of environmental disrespect and moral hypocrisy - not electoral choices,” he said.
Concerning the resort to curses and spiritual invocations, Dr Ing. Eric Buah said asking the gods to punish those who do not align with one's political beliefs is fundamentally undemocratic.
“Democracy is about choices shaped by diverse needs and priorities, not enforcing gratitude through fear. By your logic, supporters of leaders like Mahama or even Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, could justify cursing those who voted against them despite benefiting from their leadership. Clearly, this is not how democracy functions,” he said.
He, instead, urged Ghanaians to channel their spiritual energies into fostering unity and national progress.
“Imagine if this supporter had poured libation to seek blessings for the incoming administration. Such an act would honour Ghana’s spiritual heritage and promote goodwill, aligning with the Abosom’s role as guardians of justice and harmony,” he said.
Kumchacha curses galamseyers
YEN.com.gh also reported that Kumchacha invoked curses on chiefs and government officials involved in galamsey.
In a viral video, the Ghanaian preacher lamented the harsh environmental impact illegal mining has on the country.
Netizens who saw the video of Kumchacha's actions were divided and had mixed reactions in the comments section.
Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh
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