A 'Witch' Purification Ritual in Ghana

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princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A man with a 25 inch long penis goes to his doctor to complain that he is having a problem with this cumbersome Penis and has had more than one complaint. "Doctor," he asked, in total frustration, "is there anything you can d ...
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A man with a 25 inch long penis goes to his doctor to complain that he is having a problem with this cumbersome Penis and has had more than one complaint. "Doctor," he asked, in total frustration, "is there anything you can do for me?" The doctor replies, "Medically son, there is nothing I can do. But, I do know this witch who may be able to help you." So the doctor gives him directions to the witch.

The man calls upon the witch and relays his story. "Witch, my penis is 25 inches long and I need help. Can anything be done to help me? You are my last hope!" The witch stares in amazement, scratches her head, and then replies, "I think I may be able to help you. Do this. Go deep into the forest. You will find a pond. In this pond, you will find a frog sitting on a log. This frog has magic. You say to frog, will you marry me? When the frog says no, you will find five inches less to your problem."

The man's face lit up and he dashed off into the forest. He called out to the frog, "Will you marry me?" The frog looked at him dejectedly and replied, "NO." The man looked down and suddenly his penis was 5 inches shorter. "WOW," he screamed out loud, "This is great!!" But at 20 inches it was still too long, so he asked the frog again. "Frog, will you marry me?" the guy shouted. The frog rolled its eyes back in its head and screamed back, "NO!" The man felt another twitch in his penis, looked down, and it was another 5 inches shorter. The man laughed, "This is fantastic." He looked down at his penis again, 15 inches long, and reflected for a moment Fifteen inches is still a monster, just a little less would be ideal.

Grinning, he looked across the pond and yelled out, "Frog will you marry me?" The frog looked back across pond shaking its head, "How many times do I have to tell you? NO, NO, NO!!"
UK OWULA 10 years ago

Prince willy you made my day with this fable, so what happened, did he end up with 5 inch yeah?lol

Prince willy you made my day with this fable, so what happened, did he end up with 5 inch yeah?lol
Dr. SAS, Attorney at Law 10 years ago

Prince already answered.
The man ended up with no penis. If every "no" reduces the penis by five inches, then three "no's" mean zero penis.

Prince already answered.
The man ended up with no penis. If every "no" reduces the penis by five inches, then three "no's" mean zero penis.
CHARLE 10 years ago

THE CHARISMATIC CHURCHES ENCOURAGE SUCH FOOLISHNESS. THEY ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM.

THE CHARISMATIC CHURCHES ENCOURAGE SUCH FOOLISHNESS. THEY ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM.
Felix Riedel 10 years ago

In Kukuo you don't have charismatic churches. They might be responsible for witch-hunts in Nigeria and Congo, but in Northern Ghana, as in many parts, it is a very traditional problem. Also in Southern Ghana, if people lynch ...
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In Kukuo you don't have charismatic churches. They might be responsible for witch-hunts in Nigeria and Congo, but in Northern Ghana, as in many parts, it is a very traditional problem. Also in Southern Ghana, if people lynch somebody, it is not the charismatic churches who are to blame in the first place. There had been lynchings long ago even before colonial times.
Atsu 10 years ago

the charismatic churches have become the most owerful forces in africa affirming these foolish beliefs. Pastors and prophets are accusing innocent people of witchcraft all the time. They casting out non-existent demons and wi ...
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the charismatic churches have become the most owerful forces in africa affirming these foolish beliefs. Pastors and prophets are accusing innocent people of witchcraft all the time. They casting out non-existent demons and witchcraft and mami wata spirits all the time.

This stupid beliefs could have died a natural death, we could have relegated them to the remotest villages, but the churches keep the belief alive and well.

In Europe and America, belief in witches is dead, but in Africa, the churches have kept the foolish flames alive.
CHARLE 10 years ago

ANYONE WHO BELIEVES IN WITCHES IS A FOOL

ANYONE WHO BELIEVES IN WITCHES IS A FOOL
Atsu 10 years ago

One of the best on this forum. Igwe, keep it up. Good job !

One of the best on this forum. Igwe, keep it up. Good job !
Afro Hispanic 10 years ago

Prince Willy ... congratulations!!! I always read articles to see if you have commented with one of your "great jokes". You never disappoint. Your jokes are always much better than the poorly written articles.

Prince Willy ... congratulations!!! I always read articles to see if you have commented with one of your "great jokes". You never disappoint. Your jokes are always much better than the poorly written articles.
OZA 10 years ago

If I understand the guy had gone down to 15 inches -- five inches less for each "No". So finally, he had nothing left with the last three NO's. A leson learned: You can never please a man!

If I understand the guy had gone down to 15 inches -- five inches less for each "No". So finally, he had nothing left with the last three NO's. A leson learned: You can never please a man!
francis kwarteng 10 years ago

This is unfortunate.

I wait to see the day when these diabolical practices will cease.

Thanks for the educations.

This is unfortunate.

I wait to see the day when these diabolical practices will cease.

Thanks for the educations.
Dade Joshua djd 10 years ago

how can a muslims worship with traditionalists since they say they worship Allah? How can a man serve 2 masters? I will like 2 encourage every christian 2 hold on the perfert love and the faith in the Lord !!!

how can a muslims worship with traditionalists since they say they worship Allah? How can a man serve 2 masters? I will like 2 encourage every christian 2 hold on the perfert love and the faith in the Lord !!!
tinfana 10 years ago

This guy's report is is seriously incomplete! He said the tindana took two chickens -- one white and the other multi-coloured. Yet he only reported on what happened when the multi-coloured chicken was killed. What happened t ...
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This guy's report is is seriously incomplete! He said the tindana took two chickens -- one white and the other multi-coloured. Yet he only reported on what happened when the multi-coloured chicken was killed. What happened to the white chicken? Was it supposed to be killed also, to confirm the verdict allegedly provided by the first one? If not, why was it taken there, then? What a superficial researcher!! So lacking in curiosity!!
AFRIKABI 10 years ago

THESE CROOKS AND CHARLATANS USE ALL THIS TO CON SUPERSTITIOUS PEOPLE. THE WHITE CHICKEN IS GOING TO BE EATEN BY THE TINDANA. HE AND HIS WIVES HAVE TWO CHICKENS FOR THE DAY.

I THINK THE WRITER DID A FANTASTIC JOB IN THE AR ...
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THESE CROOKS AND CHARLATANS USE ALL THIS TO CON SUPERSTITIOUS PEOPLE. THE WHITE CHICKEN IS GOING TO BE EATEN BY THE TINDANA. HE AND HIS WIVES HAVE TWO CHICKENS FOR THE DAY.

I THINK THE WRITER DID A FANTASTIC JOB IN THE ARTICLE.
Felix Riedel 10 years ago

You observed right, but you shout too loud. Normally two fowls are used, if the sentence is not clear, or one is a donation for the priest. Also from Gambaga a second fowl is reported to be used by the defense and the first b ...
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You observed right, but you shout too loud. Normally two fowls are used, if the sentence is not clear, or one is a donation for the priest. Also from Gambaga a second fowl is reported to be used by the defense and the first by the accusation or vice versa. So there are many ways to use a fowl. What is relevant here is, that the fowl-ordeal is regarded as "proof" by oh so many people. So if you do better research, go and do, but if you blame Leo Igwe for a lack of curiosity, you don't know the person.
strangeworld 10 years ago

in this century with this practice.it is a big shame. they need education seriously. how can a chicken die facing downwards be used as a yardstick of witch accusation.. strange world and strange problems...God help us.

in this century with this practice.it is a big shame. they need education seriously. how can a chicken die facing downwards be used as a yardstick of witch accusation.. strange world and strange problems...God help us.
YAW 10 years ago

Ban the fucking thing.Trouble is,our MPs are more interested in the non-existent human right of Kofi marrying Yaw or Ama marrying Akosua than placing an outright ban on witchcraft.

Ban the fucking thing.Trouble is,our MPs are more interested in the non-existent human right of Kofi marrying Yaw or Ama marrying Akosua than placing an outright ban on witchcraft.
AFRIKABI 10 years ago

OUR POLITICIANS, DOCTORS AND NURSES ALL BELIEVE IN THIS STUPIDITY.

OUR POLITICIANS, DOCTORS AND NURSES ALL BELIEVE IN THIS STUPIDITY.
Felix Riedel 10 years ago

Thing is, if you ban it, where would they go, where would they bring them? They still accuse. So murder is going on in the villages and also in southern towns, and murder is banished. Those women who run there are sometimes s ...
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Thing is, if you ban it, where would they go, where would they bring them? They still accuse. So murder is going on in the villages and also in southern towns, and murder is banished. Those women who run there are sometimes stripped and heavily beaten up. Are you allowed to beat someone in Ghana? Nonetheless too many do! So, the ritual is a secondary thing, unless you have the means to police the villages, to protect accused people.
Atsu 10 years ago

EVEN A MINISTER BLAMES THE CEDO PROBLEM ON DWARVES AND SPIRITS. POLITICIANS GO TO JUJUMEN AND PASTORS TO WIN ELECTIONS. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT IN THE VILLAGES?

WE ARE STUPIDLY SUPERSTITIOUS. WE QUESTION NOTHING. THER IS NO LOG ...
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EVEN A MINISTER BLAMES THE CEDO PROBLEM ON DWARVES AND SPIRITS. POLITICIANS GO TO JUJUMEN AND PASTORS TO WIN ELECTIONS. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT IN THE VILLAGES?

WE ARE STUPIDLY SUPERSTITIOUS. WE QUESTION NOTHING. THER IS NO LOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC THINKING. THAT IS WHY THESE STUPID BELIEFS SURIVE. THAT IS WHY WE HAVE RICH RESOURCES AND STILL A BEGGAR NATION.
TEE 10 years ago

MAHAMA NOT EVERY SOUL YOU CAN KILL PERIOD

MAHAMA NOT EVERY SOUL YOU CAN KILL PERIOD
CHARLE 10 years ago

ATTA-MILLS WASTED TOO MUCH TIME SEEING THE NIGERIAN CON MAN. HE THOUGHT JOSHUA COULD PERFORM MIRACLES.

ATTA-MILLS WASTED TOO MUCH TIME SEEING THE NIGERIAN CON MAN. HE THOUGHT JOSHUA COULD PERFORM MIRACLES.

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