Ghanaian Muslim Man, Alhassan Abdulkareem Nyuwagu, Changes His Name To Jesus Christ

• A Ghanaian Muslim man has caused a stir on social media after changing his name from Abdulkareem Nyuwagu to Jesus Christ
• In a document which has surfaced on social media, Abdulkareem emphasised that effective the date of declaration, he wishes to be known as Jesus Christ
• His action, however, has drawn mixed reactions from netizens, with some hailing him while others have questioned his motive for doing that
• In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian pastor shared his views on the matter

A Ghanaian Muslim man has triggered mixed reactions on social media after changing his name from Abdulkareem Nyuwagu to Jesus Christ.

In an affidavit that was sworn on December 9, 2019, Abdulkareem stated that he wished to be known as Jesus Christ henceforth.

The Ghanaian man, however, stated that all documents bearing his former name were still valid and good.

At the time of swearing the affidavit, Abdulkareem was a resident of Burma Camp in the Greater Accra Region. He indicated in the document that he was a Ghanaian national born in Ghana.

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Abdulkareem Nyuwagu did not state his reasons for changing his name, however, his decision has triggered curiosity among many people.

See the post below:

Ghanaian pastor reacts to Abdulkareem's name change

Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian pastor, Apostle Eric Okai gave insights into Abdulkareem's name change.

"If the Muslim man has converted to Christianity then that is fine but if he has not then he is making mockery of the Christian religion."

Netizens react to Muslim man's move

Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some were impressed with the move, others questioned his motive for changing his name to Jesus Christ.

Many found it strange that a Muslim man would be interested in taking up the name of Jesus Christ.

@Maxibrown2 wrote:

"Wow, just wow."

@kwakuhelate1 wrote:

Asem oo Funny."

@_blue_blooded wrote:

"Why are you reporting something that happened in 2019 as if it happened yesterday?"

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@mrr_anim wrote:

"If i speak , i’ll be in big trouble hm."

@CFCPalmre wrote:

"Something that happened in 2019. Because you lack news .its in big 2025 that you are posting it."

@thejoylaryea wrote:

"Well Jesus's real name isn't 'Jesus'. Jesus is the romanized version of His name."

@Mercymanukure wrote:

"And how was this even possible because per what I know not every name is allowed."

@nanayawwwww wrote:

"Is he not proud of “MOHAMMED”? His Muslim teacher, prophet & Leader? My fellow Christians can’t relate."

@Kenworldtech wrote:

"How was that approved? I thought you can’t be named Christ."

@GhanaSocialUni wrote:

"Hmmm. Kwame Nkrabea."

@nkrabea_kwame wrote:

"As Christians what's the implications of this?"

@andrew692633 wrote:

"Upon the problems in this world.. this is what matters to him."

@Khobbygraphics wrote:

"Time to cash out from the Christians, we all dey here."

@TigerKwaku wrote:

"This happened in 2019 but you’re making it look like it happened just last week Friday."

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Muslim Cleric, known as Zea Abdul, has taken issues with a movie role played by Ghanaian actor, Adjetey Anang.

According to Zea Abdul, how Adjetey Anang portrayed Islam in the movie was unacceptable and should not be countenanced.

Many people came across the video on social media, with most thronging the comment section to react.

Source: YEN.com.gh