Prophet William Gyimah Who 'Insulted' Mahama Arrested for Alleged Threat Against VP, Lordina Mahama
- Pastor William Gyimah has been arrested for allegedly threatening Ghana's Vice-President on social media
- The Inspector-General of Police's team launched a targeted operation after a clip of his remarks surfaced
- Prophet Gyimah's alleged threats in the video reportedly extended to the First Lady, Lordina Mahama
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The Ghana Police Service has arrested a Kasoa-based pastor, Prophet William Gyimah, for allegedly issuing death threats against Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman.
Prophet Gyimah, General Overseer of Elohim International Ministry, was said to have been arrested on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, after a video of his alleged threats went viral on social media.
Source: Facebook
The suspect, 49, was apprehended by the Inspector-General of Police's Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) during a targeted operation at Kasoa in the Central Region.
A statement by the police indicated that the unit had intercepted what it described as a 'high-priority viral video on TikTok and other platforms featuring the suspect issuing the threat'.
At the time of reporting, Prophet Gyimah had been handed over to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for questioning over the case.
In the statement, CVET warned the public and media against using their platforms to foment trouble or disseminate content that threatens the peace and security of the state, adding that updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
"The Police Administration wishes to strongly caution the public and media houses against using their platforms to foment trouble or disseminate content that threatens the peace and security of the State," the statement said.
See the CVET Facebook statement on Prophet Gyimah's arrest below:
Following the police statement, it also emerged that Prophet Gyimah's threats had also targeted the First Lady, Lordina Mahama.
A video that emerged showed Prophet Gyimah in police custody, being interrogated over the incident.
Watch the Facebook video of the preacher in custody below:
Who is Prophet William Gyimah?
Prophet William Gyimah is the founder and leader of the Elohim International Ministries.
He is a controversial figure, with most of his prophecies in favour of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and he has often been captured lambasting President John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In February 2025, he was sighted in a viral video chiding Ghanaians for voting for Mahama instead of the NPP's Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
According to him, the former Vice President was more knowledgeable than Mahama, and thus wondered why voters chose the latter in the 2024 general elections.
Watch the Facebook video below:
It is worth noting that criticising John Mahama, his wife, or any other government official is not illegal by itself.
However, alleged threats or inciting statements, especially against officials, are what triggered legal action.
Source: Facebook
Prophet shares Black Stars prophecy, gives directives
YEN.com.gh also reported that a popular prophet had got tongues wagging in the wake of his declaration regarding the Black Stars.
He opened up on a vision he had about the 2026 World Cup and shared certain directives the GFA and the playing body must follow.
The prophet expressed confidence in the video that the fortunes of the team would turn around if the directions were carried out.
Source: YEN.com.gh
