Ashimolowo: Otabil is a great African icon

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DAUM 10 years ago

HMMMMMMMMMMM

HMMMMMMMMMMM
VOLTA 10 years ago

SOMEBODYS DASH BIN IS ANOTHER PERSONS RESTAURANT

SOMEBODYS DASH BIN IS ANOTHER PERSONS RESTAURANT
PATHOLOGIST 10 years ago

Why brought these ones to Ghana

Why brought these ones to Ghana
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

When can people like you heal yourself from this tribal nonsense? Ghana should come out of age after these many years of independence. Are we not better than being a bunch of tribalists and bigots?
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When can people like you heal yourself from this tribal nonsense? Ghana should come out of age after these many years of independence. Are we not better than being a bunch of tribalists and bigots?
On the case of Otabil, he can be an icon to many people but he must refrain from all those kind of fake and evil prophesies he makes about the future of Ghana. He must not prey on the intelligence of Ghanaians, frightening the gullible with his prophesies that are crafted between thin lines that he is on a win-win situation. That is all many of us are calling for. When will he have a good vision and prophesy good about Ghana. If he is honest in his political dealings, he should not be partisan but always say the truth. That is the hallmark of a real MAN OF GOD but not people who live affluent lives.
VOLUNTORY CONTRIBUTOR 10 years ago

THEREFORE:

LOVE OUTSIDE SALVATION IS WORLDLY(DOGGY LIVES).

FAITH OUTSIDE SALVATION IS RELIGIOUS(ANTI-CHRIST BELIEVES).

SALVATION BECOMES TRUE CHRISTIANITY WITH LOVE,FAITH,HOPE,UNITY,GRACE,GLORY OF THE LORD GOD. THE G ...
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THEREFORE:

LOVE OUTSIDE SALVATION IS WORLDLY(DOGGY LIVES).

FAITH OUTSIDE SALVATION IS RELIGIOUS(ANTI-CHRIST BELIEVES).

SALVATION BECOMES TRUE CHRISTIANITY WITH LOVE,FAITH,HOPE,UNITY,GRACE,GLORY OF THE LORD GOD. THE GENUINE HEAVENLY EXPECTATION OF LIFE.

If we try to save each other, we will give each other the proper love, faith and hope.
ILLITERATE APONKYI SARPONG 10 years ago

What is the answer to that? Birds of the same plumage do fly in tandem so now we have a brother coming to help Otabil to renew his washed up integrity in Christ.

How one can forecast, predict or conjure bad omen for a coun ...
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What is the answer to that? Birds of the same plumage do fly in tandem so now we have a brother coming to help Otabil to renew his washed up integrity in Christ.

How one can forecast, predict or conjure bad omen for a country in Christ Name is something that needs an investigation to examine the person's mind and state of well being who portends such evil.
Jim Kelly(NY) 10 years ago

This Pastor "SHAMOLO"(my own coinage)was invited by Mensah Otabil to speak at his church.Of course he can't say anything bad about his friend. CHARLATANS AND MOUNTEBANKS!

This Pastor "SHAMOLO"(my own coinage)was invited by Mensah Otabil to speak at his church.Of course he can't say anything bad about his friend. CHARLATANS AND MOUNTEBANKS!
Lafia 10 years ago

God almighty is the only Icon I trust. do not impose any con artiste on anyone

God almighty is the only Icon I trust. do not impose any con artiste on anyone
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

Too many fake men of God

Too many fake men of God
ORIGINAL STRAIGHT-TALK 10 years ago

Ashimolowo and Otabil are just like the late 'Osho'(that India man) who claimed to be the hercules of spiritual transformation and lived to become the richest spiritual movement leader the world has ever seen.

Ashimolowo and Otabil are just like the late 'Osho'(that India man) who claimed to be the hercules of spiritual transformation and lived to become the richest spiritual movement leader the world has ever seen.
Guy Mmoasem 10 years ago

From rogue popes to rogue pastors,the
so-called "believers" are preyed on by
con-men in the name of God.All these religious entrepreneurs are ABUSING CHRIST'S MINISTRY for personal profit with material enrichment.The ignora ...
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From rogue popes to rogue pastors,the
so-called "believers" are preyed on by
con-men in the name of God.All these religious entrepreneurs are ABUSING CHRIST'S MINISTRY for personal profit with material enrichment.The ignorant and gullible fall easily by deception
of these "Go's Thieves". Who needs religion or a church, another form of social entertainment? The kingdom of God is sham; only the ignorant believe
in 2013 years old superstition!! My people indeed perish for lack of wisdom and knowledge; for the truth makes you FREE. Religious perverts and 419 corrks in name of God are enemies of the people!!
Otuo Ampah 10 years ago

Well since you come from Mali may be you should just leave Ghana and go to timbuktu.Idiocy of the highest order inspired by a primitive instinct born from the beginning of time to a tribe that is blinded by a perceived superi ...
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Well since you come from Mali may be you should just leave Ghana and go to timbuktu.Idiocy of the highest order inspired by a primitive instinct born from the beginning of time to a tribe that is blinded by a perceived superiority to every other tribe. Voltarians are a blessing to the other minority tribes who would otherwise have been bullied by your kind. If you were half as good as the voltarians you will thank your creator.
Kwame 10 years ago

How much was Ashimolowo paid to attend the "Greater Works 2013" conference as a preacher?
I will be able to determine whether he has values if i get the fee/price he charged.

How much was Ashimolowo paid to attend the "Greater Works 2013" conference as a preacher?
I will be able to determine whether he has values if i get the fee/price he charged.
Nii 10 years ago

And did you contribute to that money if you didn't shut up and work your way out of poverty Kwame

And did you contribute to that money if you didn't shut up and work your way out of poverty Kwame
Kwarteng 10 years ago

Looking at Otabil's behaviour, no one needs to tell you that Otabil is tribal bigot. He keeps quite when NPP is in power and only finds his voice to talk about issues when NPP is in opposition. His cassock is NPP's working- ...
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Looking at Otabil's behaviour, no one needs to tell you that Otabil is tribal bigot. He keeps quite when NPP is in power and only finds his voice to talk about issues when NPP is in opposition. His cassock is NPP's working-gear. NPP politician who is pretending to be a man of God. Fire burn him.
HOLY GOAT 10 years ago

Self ordained and selling God for profit. Money, riches, mansions and luxury is their proof that God has anointed them.

Self ordained and selling God for profit. Money, riches, mansions and luxury is their proof that God has anointed them.
Yaw Graham 10 years ago

MEN OF GOD. PLEASE GET WAWAY FROM THE POLITICS. ITS ROUGH. CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR DID NOT GO THERE.

MEN OF GOD. PLEASE GET WAWAY FROM THE POLITICS. ITS ROUGH. CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR DID NOT GO THERE.
Nii 10 years ago

And as you condemn you are poor, broke, and in need of mental rehabilitation.

And as you condemn you are poor, broke, and in need of mental rehabilitation.
GREAT NANA ANTWI 10 years ago

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ARE YOU IN NEED OF A FAST POWERFULL SPIRITUALIST?THEN GOOGLE OR GO TO www greatnanapowerfullspiritualist blogspot.com
Joe, Obisanya 10 years ago

Time to close ranks by the so called 'men of God'. 'Scratch my back and I would scratch your back'. Not at all a surprise, quite expected reaction by Ashimowolo.

Time to close ranks by the so called 'men of God'. 'Scratch my back and I would scratch your back'. Not at all a surprise, quite expected reaction by Ashimowolo.
john ansah 10 years ago

Not all men or women will understand this but yes it is true!

Not all men or women will understand this but yes it is true!
OLDMAN GYASI 10 years ago

What have you these self acclaimed pastors,prophets,"ODIYIFO"overseers,s DRs contributed to the poor and needy apart from WASHING THEIR BRAINS AND INJECTING FEAR to them in other to give you their hard earned money in the nam ...
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What have you these self acclaimed pastors,prophets,"ODIYIFO"overseers,s DRs contributed to the poor and needy apart from WASHING THEIR BRAINS AND INJECTING FEAR to them in other to give you their hard earned money in the name of ,and receiving blessing from GOD
Ike 10 years ago

I was one of the first recipients of ICGC scholarship in 1988. I had lost my dad and my family couldn't afford my secondary school education so was about to drop out when I got selected for this scholarship.
Today, as a resu ...
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I was one of the first recipients of ICGC scholarship in 1988. I had lost my dad and my family couldn't afford my secondary school education so was about to drop out when I got selected for this scholarship.
Today, as a result of the vision and generousity of this man Dr Otabil, whom you and many others have vilified, I have had the opportunity of a wonderful education, worked in some of the biggest companies in the world in both the UK and now in the US in various business and finance roles. - All because of this wonderful man Dr Otabil. God Bless u Sir!!
OLDMAN GYASI 10 years ago

The ignorant poor folks paid tithe to the fake prophets because they were promised prosperous"everlasting blessing" from GOD,but it seems the blessings came to you for your education but not the children of the tithe payers.T ...
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The ignorant poor folks paid tithe to the fake prophets because they were promised prosperous"everlasting blessing" from GOD,but it seems the blessings came to you for your education but not the children of the tithe payers.The ignorant followers of these false prophets from Ghana paid your education,but you preferred to live and work in US and EUROPE forgetting the "fools" to continue dreaming of blessings from no where.
Nii 10 years ago

Old man Gyasi, if you can't use your brains to say something sensible sit down and die. Haba

Old man Gyasi, if you can't use your brains to say something sensible sit down and die. Haba
Nii 10 years ago

Ike, bless you

Ike, bless you
Nii 10 years ago

And you who condemn what have you ever done for anybody in your life? Foolish Oldman

And you who condemn what have you ever done for anybody in your life? Foolish Oldman
truth 10 years ago

never mean to disagree wit you but kindly check your facts on Gaddafi before talking.No man is perfect,Gaddafi did a lot for Africa...Anyway..more grease to all the motivational speakers..Its hard this days to differentiate b ...
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never mean to disagree wit you but kindly check your facts on Gaddafi before talking.No man is perfect,Gaddafi did a lot for Africa...Anyway..more grease to all the motivational speakers..Its hard this days to differentiate between motivational speakers and preachers of the Gospel of Christ Jesus...
ADWEN 10 years ago

The motivational speakers turned self-proclaimed prophets, pastors, reverends because the people they lead fail to read and find the truth for themselves.
If you read a lot of motivational books you will see the sources of m ...
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The motivational speakers turned self-proclaimed prophets, pastors, reverends because the people they lead fail to read and find the truth for themselves.
If you read a lot of motivational books you will see the sources of most of their proclamations. They are mega-rich yet the audiences live in societies without hospitals, schools, derelict homes, etc., and they don't seem to care a hoot.
Nii 10 years ago

And you who condemn, have you ever bought a block much less an iron rod to shelter anyone. Idiot like your type

And you who condemn, have you ever bought a block much less an iron rod to shelter anyone. Idiot like your type
Sam 10 years ago

Highly respected, in and around the world.even Jesus was dispised in His own home town.

Highly respected, in and around the world.even Jesus was dispised in His own home town.
sK 10 years ago

two thieves on the loose

two thieves on the loose
KOTI YE ABOA 10 years ago

OTABIL IS A WAR MONGER! SPREADING ROMOURS OF WAR

OTABIL IS A WAR MONGER! SPREADING ROMOURS OF WAR
Nii 10 years ago

See another misguided idiot

See another misguided idiot
spiritual not religious 10 years ago

This ashimolowo evaded tax for a long time in the UK before Parliament set up a committee to investigate him. How can these charlatans be men of God
. I can confidently tell you they do not even have access to the supreme be ...
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This ashimolowo evaded tax for a long time in the UK before Parliament set up a committee to investigate him. How can these charlatans be men of God
. I can confidently tell you they do not even have access to the supreme being. These so-called men of God have not even controlled their lowest minds to even qualify to enter the 1st heaven. In fact, they do not even have a clue how to enter it whilst in the mortal coil and because they preach that you will go in after death. Read luke 9:27, some of you are standing here, you will not taste death and you will see the kingdom. There is a method and it is scientific for doing this so you can know for sure but no pastor, prophet can do it. they do not have the method that is why they promise it after death. Check Jesus' words - the kingdom is not here or there but is within , How many churches know how to go within? They are looking for God where it does not exist and please note , God is a spirit and not a person. The power worked through Jesus and many masters that have been coming to this planet since a billion years ago. The Bible was written in the Bronze age where man lived for a 1000 year on average but has no information on the Silver and Golden ages where man lived for 10000 and 100,000 years respectively. This is evidence in the eastern teachings or the light and sound teaching which focuses on going within to find God. Christians use the emotional energy to find God. The emotions resides at the heart centre in the body and cannot ascend to enter the single eye (matt 6:22), which is the same as the 3rd eye. Christians, you do not need to die first to enter the kingdom Jesus talked about. start investigating this and if you desire this the Divine will lead you to the knowledge. There is no way a pastor can help anyone. Your fate karma have already being determined before you descended into your pysical body for this life time. They have not even opened their single eye. They do not know how the even control the various energies within their Jacob's ladder to ascend their Consciousness into the Divine. Shame and the dumb masses follow them. Most people who go to these churches go there to get a better life, good jobs, mates (husband & wives) and relationships which is fine but has nothing to do with seeking the Divine. please understand these lower world have the opposite of good & bad. if you experience good for some time, understand that you will also experience the opposite, bad. Just watch and you will see this in operation in the entire universe and no one can change it. because you are just passing here, you need to understand that you are in the university of life to activate your soul which is the God part of you, not to amass wealth as these pastors promise. This is the illusion the negative power has set for you. you will leave all these things and you realise it when your life is about to end. Activate your reasoning and you will see the illusion even in some verses in the Bible (check the measurements of Noah's ARk in the bible), convert it into feet on google and you will see that there is no way male and female of the 8,400,000 species on earth can go into this small vehicle. This story is meant to teach something deeper, which is the ark symbolising your body (in which all the heavens exist), the male & femail is the yin & yang of the eastern teachings. The male & female energies in the body. Desire & the emotional energies. I could go on for 2 hours, please search within and you will find what you are looking for but you need to find the son who is LIVING not a dead one as you are currently following - check Jesus' words _ "As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. If he is not here, he is no longer the light. How can you wait for a dead doctor to come and give you medicine? or a dead teacher to come and teach you to attain a degree? This is what all religions are doing? That is why they will NEVER get any success. Search externally for billions years and you will not find God and then take your search within and you will find what you are looking for. You need to still the mind and then the soul will start to awake and you will KNOW that the Divine is actually part of yourself. I rest my case
Kwame 10 years ago

I live in London and I followed what went on with the KICC case. You have quoted many scriptures to support a story you have no clue about. You claim it is the UK Parliament. You have no clue what you are talking about. What ...
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I live in London and I followed what went on with the KICC case. You have quoted many scriptures to support a story you have no clue about. You claim it is the UK Parliament. You have no clue what you are talking about. What generation of Ghanaians are we producing?
Nii 10 years ago

Thank you Kwame, people just wake up and run their fingers typing all kinds of nonsense.

Thank you Kwame, people just wake up and run their fingers typing all kinds of nonsense.
Nii 10 years ago

And after your plenty writing. What have you also to show for it? Have you ever ascended into heaven? Have you met God. Misguided heathen. Idol worshipping confused being.

And after your plenty writing. What have you also to show for it? Have you ever ascended into heaven? Have you met God. Misguided heathen. Idol worshipping confused being.
JOJO 10 years ago

In 2005 Ashimolowo was indicted by the UK Charity Commission investigators of financial irregularities. Ashimolowo was ordered to repay £200,000 after it emerged he used church assets to buy a £13,000 Florida timeshare and ...
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In 2005 Ashimolowo was indicted by the UK Charity Commission investigators of financial irregularities. Ashimolowo was ordered to repay £200,000 after it emerged he used church assets to buy a £13,000 Florida timeshare and £120,000 on his birthday celebrations, including £80,000 on a car. New trustees were appointed and Ashimolowo was removed from his role as chief executive of KICC...............UK Guardian newspaper
Appletus 10 years ago

Wow...these self ordained guys. They have no mercy as far as cash is concerned. They will do all it takes to rob, cheat, steal under the cloak of God.

Wow...these self ordained guys. They have no mercy as far as cash is concerned. They will do all it takes to rob, cheat, steal under the cloak of God.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

corrupt self=seeking

corrupt self=seeking
Nii Joromi 10 years ago

All these con men are using The Holy Bible to extort money from the weak and vulnerable while they live extravagant lifestyles. I blame the women who give them their paycheck at the end of each month.

All these con men are using The Holy Bible to extort money from the weak and vulnerable while they live extravagant lifestyles. I blame the women who give them their paycheck at the end of each month.
Appletus 10 years ago

He could not find great people to compare with excepts these bad guys.
I have less trust in pastors.

He could not find great people to compare with excepts these bad guys.
I have less trust in pastors.
MENSAH 10 years ago

THERE IS NO BONES ABOUT IT,THAT PASTOR MENSAH OTABIL,IS A GREAT MAN OF GOD.
Criticism will always be mounted over the righteous,as long as he stands in integrity with all diligence,displaying the WISDOM OF GOD & DEFENDING TH ...
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THERE IS NO BONES ABOUT IT,THAT PASTOR MENSAH OTABIL,IS A GREAT MAN OF GOD.
Criticism will always be mounted over the righteous,as long as he stands in integrity with all diligence,displaying the WISDOM OF GOD & DEFENDING THE GOSPEL UNRESERVEDLY ANDN UNCOMPROMISINGLY.
I will always back and pray for PASTOR OTABIL,for his trustworthiness,passion to win souls for the Lord,transparency,wisdom and understanding:
INTERPRETATION,COMPREHENSION & DISCERNMENT.
GOD BLESS PASTOR OTABIL,
IN JESUS' NAME,
AMEN.
Nii 10 years ago

Mensah. Bless you.

Mensah. Bless you.
kofi essoun 10 years ago

THIS LAGOSIAN IS ONLY IN FOR THE MONEY HE WILL BE PAID.HOW CAN YOU BE A MAN OF GOD

THIS LAGOSIAN IS ONLY IN FOR THE MONEY HE WILL BE PAID.HOW CAN YOU BE A MAN OF GOD
TOHUGU 10 years ago

You can praise Mensah Otabil based on your relationship with him and the amount of money that flows from you to him and him to you through reciprocal invitations to preach in your churches. But you are absolutely wrong in den ...
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You can praise Mensah Otabil based on your relationship with him and the amount of money that flows from you to him and him to you through reciprocal invitations to preach in your churches. But you are absolutely wrong in denigrating the leadership qualities of Osama Bin Laden, Ghadafi, and Hitler because you do not know them personally . You are basing your observation on what the worlds greatest propagandist-USA and the West-manufacture and indoctrinate gullible individuals like you with. You are the type of Pastors who think everything the USA and the West says is truth. Please think and don't allow yourself to be deluded. What do you think about George W Bush, Tony Blair and all their accomplices who concerted lies to justify the plundering of Iraq and killing over hundreds of thousands of innocent people. I know like all the gullible Pastors of your caliber who are stoogies of America and the West,you consider these wicked leaders God-sent. Your thinking is so warped. Stop selling your soul for money. And stop misleading God's FLOCK.
K. Broni 10 years ago

Why this intense hate for God. Given that there are some false men of God, are there not also fakes in all facets of life? So why single out men of God? Pure and simple, it is hatred for God Almighty in disguise.

Why this intense hate for God. Given that there are some false men of God, are there not also fakes in all facets of life? So why single out men of God? Pure and simple, it is hatred for God Almighty in disguise.
FELICIA - TAKORADI 10 years ago

Great Minds think alike. Thanks Pastor Matthew

Great Minds think alike. Thanks Pastor Matthew
Hilla 10 years ago

I do not dispute what Mathew is saying but there is also the reciprocal tendencies that if someone scratches your back, you scratch his as well. Otabil does the same when in KICC in London. Nothing new to me.

I do not dispute what Mathew is saying but there is also the reciprocal tendencies that if someone scratches your back, you scratch his as well. Otabil does the same when in KICC in London. Nothing new to me.
Obrempon Boateng UK 10 years ago

To God be the glory

To God be the glory
Francis 10 years ago

Why compare O tabil to the people who are dead and cannot speak out to defend themselves if they have values or not? Why can't Ashimolowo compare Otabil to anyone alive? IT'S A SHAME!!!

Why compare O tabil to the people who are dead and cannot speak out to defend themselves if they have values or not? Why can't Ashimolowo compare Otabil to anyone alive? IT'S A SHAME!!!
BE GENTLE 10 years ago

I PRAY THE GOOD LORD FORGIVE ANYONE WHO SPEAK EVIL AGAINST THESE TWO GENTLEMEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT.IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED LIFE OUTSIDE AFRICA BEFORE,YOU WOULD INDEED APPRECIATE THESE TWO MEN FROM AFRICA.LORD HAVE MERCY, WHAT ...
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I PRAY THE GOOD LORD FORGIVE ANYONE WHO SPEAK EVIL AGAINST THESE TWO GENTLEMEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT.IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED LIFE OUTSIDE AFRICA BEFORE,YOU WOULD INDEED APPRECIATE THESE TWO MEN FROM AFRICA.LORD HAVE MERCY, WHAT IS HAPPENING?
Dada 10 years ago

Tell him not to meddle in politics

Tell him not to meddle in politics
Joe navajo 10 years ago

They keep recommending each other. Only fools put their faith and money in these so call men of God

They keep recommending each other. Only fools put their faith and money in these so call men of God
INIGMA 10 years ago

The reason why pastor ashimolowo run away from islam to christianity is that;he has no values himself,want to deceive people for their money,and finally,he is the deceptive pastors jesus talked about years ago.

The reason why pastor ashimolowo run away from islam to christianity is that;he has no values himself,want to deceive people for their money,and finally,he is the deceptive pastors jesus talked about years ago.
Bright 10 years ago

Birds of the same feathers flock together.Ashimolowo,just mind your business! You are worse off than this fake Otabil.We know how you use church money to marry and other dubous things that has been a serious problems within t ...
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Birds of the same feathers flock together.Ashimolowo,just mind your business! You are worse off than this fake Otabil.We know how you use church money to marry and other dubous things that has been a serious problems within the church.This fake and diabolical saboteur called Otabil can only be your icon bit not intelligent Ghanaians.Otabil is a mother fucker dirty politician working for criminals in this country.
When Will They Ever Learn 10 years ago

Here we go again another ignoramus defending the other. When will they ever learn that the judeo christian philosophy needs to
be scrutinized in light scientific facts and
evidence?

Here we go again another ignoramus defending the other. When will they ever learn that the judeo christian philosophy needs to
be scrutinized in light scientific facts and
evidence?
ASHANTIS ARE GHANAS CANCER 10 years ago

THESE ARE THE 21ST CENTURY PASTORS WHO HIDE UNDER THE BIBLE TO COMMIT ALL TYPES OF SINS AND CRIME

THESE ARE THE 21ST CENTURY PASTORS WHO HIDE UNDER THE BIBLE TO COMMIT ALL TYPES OF SINS AND CRIME

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