Anger After Believers Worship Centre Watchnight Service Caused Severe Gridlock on Accra-Kumasi Road
- A severe traffic gridlock on parts of the Kumasi-Accra highway caused by a church service and lasting nearly 24 hours has triggered outrage
- Videos showed frustrated travellers expressing their frustration over the massive inconvenience caused
- Motorists described the situation as their worst travel experience, with no alternative routes available
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Passengers and motorists travelling on the Kumasi-Accra highway on Wednesday and Thursday spent close to 24 hours in traffic due to a severe gridlock on the Juaso and Asankari sections of the road.
The gridlock was caused by the 31st Watchnight Service organised by the Overseer of the Believers Worship Centre, Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah.
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Videos on Facebook showed some travellers venting about the massive inconvenience caused.
"Because of worship, we are all stuck here... no car is going, no car is coming," one road user complained.
"This madness should never happen. It should never repeat itself. It is complete madness."
Although the situation has eased, motorists have lamented what they described as their worst travel experience.
Trucks, buses, and other smaller vehicles were all stuck in the gridlock, with no alternative routes available.
The Watch Night service was held at a new auditorium that drew thousands of worshippers.
Footage of the Believers Worship Centre’s grand venue, officially known as the Philadelphia City Auditorium, has courted attention after a video circulating online captured the scale, elegance, and advanced technological design of the structure.
Kyei-Duah bans selling in Philadelphia City
Kyei-Duah issued a firm warning to its members against selling items at the church during the Watchnight event and beyond.
In a video shared on X, a communicator from the headquarters, whose name was not mentioned, stated that no form of trading would be permitted at the service in the Philadelphia City.
The spokesperson cautioned that anyone found selling any items at the church's annual event would have these goods seized, while any money made from such sales would also be confiscated.
Adom Kyei-Duah asks followers to sell properties
Kyei-Duah caused further controversy when he asked all his church members to sell their properties and follow him. His comments were shared on Instagram.
The famous preacher, whose son recently got married in a lavish ceremony, claimed that those who take the bold step would be blessed.
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He believes that following his advice would go a long way in helping believers live a purposeful and simple lifestyle.
"Listen to me; sell all your properties and come and buy Adom Nyame, because that is what I am offering tonight. After buying Adom Nyame, people around you will witness what the Lord will do through you. You will also prosper."
Captain Smart blasts Kyei-Duah over Yesu Mogya
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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that broadcaster Captain Smart criticised Kyei-Duah for allegedly using his church members for business.
The controversial reporter slammed the religious leader for selling a bissap drink nicknamed Yesu Mogya (blood of Jesus), which had the alleged power to heal sickness and deliver miracles.
Captain Smart challenged Adom Kyei Duah's spiritual powers and recounted an experience that made him doubt Prophet Kyei-Duah, sparking mixed reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
