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‘You can’t force Christians to observe ban on drumming, noisemaking’ – Pastor

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  • 123 6 years ago

    Pastor is wrong. Jesus said, give to Caesar what is Caesar and to God what is God.

  • Ato 6 years ago

    This is not about Caesar. We are in a constitutional rule and that is the Supreme law of the land. No culture or tradition overwrites it. What at all have we benefitted from observing these traditions? Nothing. so we cannot t ...
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  • kwaku 6 years ago

    you people should stop the fooling recently we are here when the Queen mother pass on we slept 6:30 no one said any foolish thing but when is some people then you are talking nonsense.you

  • King Yobo 6 years ago

    Ato. Yours is rubbish. What has Ghana benefited since the proliferation of these Charismatic churches in Ghana. The Ga people and their traditions existed long before these churches were formed. These idiots calling themselve ...
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  • Ernest 6 years ago

    King Yaro, don't mine the so called pastors. What benefits have Ghana got from them? Stealing poor people money, tearing United family apart, bathing peoples' wives. If he thinks he cannot obey this simple order, he can leave ...
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  • Anoknye 6 years ago

    Thieves and criminals who reap where they haven't ploughed. They can go to hell if they like.

  • David from new jersey 6 years ago

    You're a fool

  • zico 6 years ago

    A to, you 're very foolish. Stop exposing ur ignorance ok? What 'll u call it when Otufuor's mother died and people 've to stay indoors for only God knows?

  • jOeY lOnDoN 6 years ago

    Nice one.

  • Adjah 6 years ago

    The level of noise is too high in Ghana and needs some overarching laws and guidance. It should not be about religion but some everyday observance. For instance loud parties, churches or other festivities etc need to be contr ...
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  • OTIKO 6 years ago

    FOOL PASTOR CAN THAT PASTOR DO THAT IN KUMASI. CHURCHES ARE MAKING NOISE TOO MUCH MOSTLY ON FRIDAY NIGHT.

  • KK 6 years ago

    Stop speaking out of ignorance, respecting sme1's culture doesn't mean u are worshiping wif him/her. If u tink dis is wrng den go ahead and destroy the various shrines since the Holy Bible speaks against it.
    What even shows ...
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  • kwaku 6 years ago

    you have said it

  • Killer b 6 years ago

    This culture was there before that Nonsence came into the country.so check your fact.

  • Ato 6 years ago

    I agree perfectly. This is the reason why in a constitutional era another chief will say he is going to bury his mother so every body must sleep at a certain time all the name in custom. Backward custom that does not put food ...
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  • kwaku 6 years ago

    ATO LET ME CLAP FOR YOU

  • Tish 6 years ago

    Praise and worship all the way

  • Kweku trouble 6 years ago

    The noises the churches make are usually above the levels permitted by our laws. Do they heed to that? You are here seeking protection from the same laws you so flagrantly flaunt. Hypocrite you are. The Bible speaks against ...
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  • Fine Boy 6 years ago

    Those who are still washiping this gods didn't they head of judgement day???? Hmmmm.mm may Allah help them to repent in fact hell ???? is not a joke oooooooooooo

  • kwaku 6 years ago

    you are a hypocrite you will be the fist nougty boy to go to hell, let them worship what they want

  • Baababora 6 years ago

    How come the proper churches are not protesting only the one man fake pastors are? Elsewhere you will dare not even set up a church. The observance is only for one month , so what is the big deal.These so called fake men of G ...
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  • Hagyie 6 years ago

    Real Pastors need to speak up in Jesus Name Amen

  • kaketonti 6 years ago

    PASTOR MOVE YOUR SO-CALLED CHURCH FROM GA-STATE TRADITIONAL AREAS,ACCRA.
    FED UP WITH YOUR SILLY 7/7DAYS,24/24HRS ALL NIGHTS BLA BLA BLA etc.
    THE FETISH PRIEST EVEN CALLS ON THE HEAVENLY FATHER FIRST BEFORE POURING LIBATION.

  • 59 6 years ago

    Hmm my take is we all came to meet these centuries old traditions and as such we need to accord them some respect even if we do not agree or subscribe to them. The Christian way is to deal with these things in the spirit not ...
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  • kwaku 6 years ago

    you are wise

  • Constable Joy 6 years ago

    TELL THEM.TEACH THEM

  • dukson 6 years ago

    is this pastor serious

  • kwaku 6 years ago

    NOT AT ALL, HE IS NOKOFIOO PASTOR

  • KKR 6 years ago

    Wished this pastor had the courage to express same indignation during the funeral of the Ashanti Queen mother lol

  • Mary 6 years ago

    Thank God that a man of faith has stood up to be counted about this idolatry killing us Ghanaian. The Bible clearly stated: Thou shalt not have other gods before me. Secondly in the book of deuteronomy believers are warned no ...
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  • NDC BA 6 years ago

    what good has the Bible brought to this nation..... u criticise puberty rite n other taboos as ungodly n teenage pregnancy n immoral behavior has become normal acts in our country..... be wise my fellow Ghanaians cos had I kn ...
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  • coolmann 6 years ago

    please dont try it ,respect some people right,all Ghanaians are not desame,l beg

  • predator 6 years ago

    Oooh! Mary, let you and your bogus pastor go to Kwame Nkrumah circle, set up your instruments and loudspeakers, start playing your loud music and see what will happen.

    Let this attitude continue and one day we shall see ra ...
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  • Fish man 6 years ago

    Go and do ur church somewhere stupid talk. U obey the land In which u are on. If u where to be in Kumasi would u have that infantry to talk the rubbish u are saying

  • Kofi 6 years ago

    Nobody is forcing you to do anything. The place has its traditions. If you can't respect them, go elsewhere.

  • FRANK , MARYLAND 6 years ago

    How dare you charlatan! What makes you think your noisy all night services is not a breach of the law. Ignorant fool.

  • Kwame 6 years ago

    Noise makigng is against the law...

  • KLIMAJA 6 years ago

    THIS SHOULD BE TESTED IN COURT. IT IS A CONSTITUTIONAL MATTER. IF WE ALL ADHERE TO THE RULE OF LAW, THE PASTOR NEEDS TO TEST IT BY ASKING THE SUPREME COURT OF THE LAND TO CORRECTLY DECIDE WHETHER THE TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES H ...
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  • King Yobo 6 years ago

    The constitution makes room for the respect of traditional authority. The petition has no chance.

  • Tetteh Nubuor 6 years ago

    The drafting of every constitution takes into consideration the history, culture and norms of the people thereforehe pastor's argument will not prevail in a constitutional court.

  • Laifia 6 years ago

    So move your freaking church to another town/city!

  • TOGA 6 years ago

    The cacophony that accompanies certain Christian services not to talk of the numerous spots ,is not only unlawful, but also very harmful to the health of the congregants and patrons themselves. June is the most peaceful month ...
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  • Da Silva 6 years ago

    It is only in Accra that anybody can say anything and get away with it. When the queen mother of Ashanti died people went to bed at noon. Now because our Ga chiefs are divided anybody can say anything. By the way can't you wo ...
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  • Adensa 6 years ago

    Shut up fake Pastor ?

  • Abla 6 years ago

    Before charismatics came to Ghana churches had no problem with this ban because drums were not used in church. Even those who brought Christianity to us do not use drums. So where from this drumming and dancing?

  • Kwame Twumasi-Fofie 6 years ago

    It's rather disappointing that this Pastor doesn't even understand how lawless the churches have been allowed to go about in this country with all the noise they've been making 24 hours in a day. In fact if there was proper ...
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  • Ben 6 years ago

    Kindly go and build your Church in the jungle and make your noise there please.

  • ADAM SOULE-MAN 6 years ago

    ACCRA BEING THE CAPITAL MUST BE ABLE TO ACCOMODATE ALL ASPECT OF LIFE INCLUDING NOISE,
    TRADITIONS MUST ONLY BE PRACTICED AT HOMES

  • kenichi 6 years ago

    . . .whu is dis pastor kwraa, can he say dat in kumasi ?

  • dunaa 6 years ago

    Burn the churches down, if they cannot be respectful. These idiot "Pastors", seem to think they can be outside the norms of the society

  • Agbeli Kumordizi. 6 years ago

    Why that pastor don't take his church to Israel where he will meet bullet by disturbing public Peace.
    Accra founders are not Christians yes
    Why can the so called Christians go create a Christian village and leave Accra pe ...
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  • prince , dansoman 6 years ago

    IF THE PASTOR CANT ABIDE BY THE LAWS AND TRADITION OF THE GA TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES THEN HE SHOULD RELOCATE HIS CJURCH TO FROM WHEREVER HE CAME FROM .. THE ELDERS OF THE GA LAND ARE NOT RESTRICTING THE CHURCH FROM WO ...
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  • NAA 6 years ago

    RUBBISH

  • Jokoko 6 years ago

    This pastor is ignorant and does not respect the sovereignty of the Gaas. I don't think this pastor will alter a word if Ashantihene tells his to go bed at 5.00pm in Kumasi. The Land is for the gaas if they tell u not make no ...
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  • David from new jersey 6 years ago

    If you don't want to observe the rules of our land leave and go where you will be allow to make noise 24/7. You full of nonsense

  • Nack 6 years ago

    Ghanaians are gradually becoming stupid fools,do you really know what Christianity means, do you think that worshiping God means noise making? Who do you think that, you know God more than who? don't compare our nation to any ...
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  • Tj 6 years ago

    He should go ahead and drum. He will witness what he have not seen before, he should ask light house chapel they will tell him what he needs to kwon. You call your self a pastor and you are showing disobedience to this simple ...
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  • Bill Friction 6 years ago

    If you think you can't abide by the law of Accra,then go and build ur church in ur hometown.

  • CHRIST IS LORD 6 years ago

    WHY DON'T YOU WARN APOSTLE EDEM OF VISION 1FM. HE HAS BEEN CHALLENGING YOU ALL THE TIME ON VISION 1 FM. IF YOU THINK YOU AND YOUR gods HAVE POWER, GO AND FACE HIM IF THE LORD WILL NOT STRIKE OUT THE FOOLISHNESS IN YOUR HEARTS ...
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  • CHRIST IS LORD 6 years ago

    ARE YOU GAS' AND YOUR gods AFRAID OF THAT MAN OF GOD? BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN DARING YOU TO COME AND STOP HIM BUT IT LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE SCARED OF FACING HIM. BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NOT A MATTER OF TALK BUT OF ...
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  • SAQ 6 years ago

    This is stupid talk and nothing to do with faith. You are mislead.

    Where is it written in the bible that you should disturb your neighbor during worship?? The God of heaven would not create confusion.

    We just need coup ...
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  • Namiji 6 years ago

    If u like say Fiii.Kwasia like dat Pastor.Get out of Acccra

  • Agbeli Kumordizi. 6 years ago

    The Christians and the moslems creating too much noise to disturb God's children in Ghana. Is about time government come up with policy to crack down on those churches and mosques for God sake
    Before we start chasing the pa ...
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  • Yussif 6 years ago

    On Sundays I ve to shut my windows to watching tv less I won't hear a word on my tv all because of noise from close by churches in my area,if that is ok then why should they complain?,pastors hunt witches every day in their c ...
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  • Kofi Mensah 6 years ago

    Some churches are lawless. They make disproportionately loud noise in resicdential areas and call you an Antichrist if you dare to complain that you cannot rest with all the noise. Churches must be made to comply with strict ...
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  • kootse 6 years ago

    Pastor , you are a HYPOCRITE . Have you seen to it that the inhuman tradition of your village in the forest has been banned ? What about that of your family house ? When asante hene was having ...
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  • 3dem 6 years ago

    Oh they can, customary law and practice is rparty of pure laws in this country, they are the land owners.You must respect them.

    Besides the bible says"BE AT PEACE WITH ALL MEN" and Christians must lead the way in showing ...
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  • kootse 6 years ago

    Osofo , you are just being RUDE to the PEACEFUL PEOPLE of the GA STATE , and that exposure of conduct by you doesn't befit your calliber as a pastor ! SHAME . Unnatured beast .We the peopleof the G ...
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  • SAQ 6 years ago

    Making noise is not in the bible.
    Respect your neighbors peace of mind.

    Mr. pastor do you read the bible??

  • SAQ 6 years ago

    This business church fake pastor is looking for attention.

    Please shut down his fake church business.

  • billy 6 years ago

    do you owned a land a land even jesus said give wat is for Kaiser to kaeser

  • Truth 6 years ago

    l have been wondering whether this phenomenon of drumming and dancing as a form of worship is Biblical, and in essence Christian at all. Did Jesus,the Messiah, and His followers do that?,if not,who are we following?. Could it ...
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  • God av mercy upon us 6 years ago

    why is it some people don't respect our culture like that. Hypocrite Christians

  • Osei Asamoah Kokote 6 years ago

    The Pastor is right. Accra is the capital city of Ghana and not a city for the Gas alone.It is not a traditional city for any tribe so the Gas should think of their decision again