Rev Kusi Boateng Makes First Public Appearance After Alleged NIB Arrest, Denies Being Apprehended

Rev Kusi Boateng Makes First Public Appearance After Alleged NIB Arrest, Denies Being Apprehended

  • Rev Kusi Boateng has spoken for the first time after his alleged arrest by the National Investigations Bureau
  • The popular preacher noted in a video that he was never arrested by the NIB as many had been widely reported
  • Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions with some criticising him and others defending his name

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Rev Kusi Boateng made his first public appearance after his alleged arrest by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB).

During a sermon in his church, the Ghanaian preacher denied reports of being apprehended by any security agency.

Rev Kusi Boateng, First Public Appearance, NIB Arrest, National Security
Rev Paul Kusi Boateng speaks after his alleged arrest by the National Investigations Bureau. Image source: Rev Kusi Boateng
Source: Twitter

In a video, Rev Boateng stated that the reports were entirely false and aimed at denigrating his hard-earned reputation.

He stated that he was no criminal to be apprehended by any security agency and said he would not allow any government, security agency or political party to intimidate him.

Kusi Boateng's comment follows reports of his alleged arrest and detention by the NIB. He was reportedly arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of possessing multiple identities.

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However, in his first address to the public over the matter, the renowned preacher denied ever being arrested or detained by the NIB.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to Rev Boateng's arrest denial

Netizens who saw the footage of Rev Kusi Boateng speaking on his alleged arrest expressed mixed reactions in the comments section of the post.

@KSnetne wrote:

"Ghanaian media really needs to step up its game. The rush to break news without verification is getting out of hand. If he was at an evening service, then clearly, some people were just chasing clout with fake reports."

@ASUMBOYABENJAM9 wrote:

"Shame on you first small NPP guy.... You posted that misinformation without verifying and now you turn back to blame the media ..shame on you bro. .. stop that misinformation because jail is for the HUMAN."

@trini_dad6 wrote:

"No be u reported it? This guy!! I pity ur followers and the entire NPP. This is why"

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@JahBinghi wrote:

"The same you posted that "ndc is going after men of God" so which is which now ofui."

@Wilsonstoro1 wrote:

"Would this be the first time this so-called man of God would lie?"

@AkoseFrank wrote:

"You also reported same."

@nayatyldef wrote:

"Shame on yourself first. This is how you always mislead folks here with lies. Copy and paste has exposed you. You were here claiming "first mistake of NDC". You see how you have been shamed. Don't blame any media house. Just blame your poor tactics for propaganda."

@dannyT_gh wrote:

"Do you know who’s a man or God ? Be careful what you put out there because you want to do cheap politics. Which true man of God has 2 opposite identities? Which true man of God takes monthly allowance for just a dug hole which is just breeding mosquitoes?"

Rev Kusi Boateng names cute baby

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Rev Boateng blessed a child when its parents brought it to their church for a christening.

The preacher named the baby after Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and stated that it had a bright future and could even lead the country.

Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions, with some elated and others criticising the preacher for supposed pandering.

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh

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