Political curses: Ghanaian scientist says Ghanaian ‘abosom’ is above petty politics, calls for unity

• The loss of the New Patriotic Party in the 2024 elections has led some to invoke curses on Ghanaians
• They argue that some citizens were ungrateful and therefore must be punished by the gods for bad deeds.
• However, a spiritual thinker and scientist, Dr. Ing. Eric Buah, described their actions as immature and undemocratic

Following his massive defeat The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December 7, 2024 polls, some frustrated party members expressed their anger towards the populace through spiritual means.

Videos abound with angry supporters calling down curses on people who rejected the leadership of President Akufo-Addo and his Vice President and NPP flag bearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Supporters have expressed their belief that Ghanaians have acted ungratefully and must therefore be punished by the gods.

In an exclusive interview with a scientist and spiritual thinker in artificial intelligence, Dr. Ing. Eric Buah, he said YEN.com.gh that such acts are immature and demonstrate a widespread misunderstanding of the role of gods in Ghanaian society.

He explained that the gods are spiritual entities concerned with justice, balance and the well-being of the earth and its people rather than emotionally charged political grievances.

He observed that such curses lacked the spiritual depth necessary to elicit any response from the gods.

“The gods are above petty politics,” he said.

Dr. Ing. Eric Buah explained that the recent “immature actions” are a broader symptom of the misuse of spirituality for personal or political revenge against unity and progress.

He also pointed out that such acts are hypocritical of Ghanaians who destroy water bodies and sacred lands with galamsey and other activities and at the same time expect the injured gods and goddesses to do their bidding.

“If the gods are angry, it is probably because of these acts of environmental disrespect and moral hypocrisy – not electoral choices,” he said.

Regarding the recourse to curses and spiritual invocations, Dr. Ing. Eric Buah said he asks the gods to punish those who do not align with their own politics beliefs is fundamental undemocratic.

“Democracy means choices shaped by diverse needs and priorities, not imposing gratitude through fear. By your logic, supporters of leaders like Mahama or even Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, could justify cursing those who voted against them despite having benefited from their leadership. This is clearly not how democracy works,” he said.

He instead urged Ghanaians to channelize themselves spiritual energies in promoting national unity and progress.

“Imagine if this supporter poured libation to seek blessings for the incoming administration. Such an act would honor Ghana’s spiritual heritage and promote goodwill, aligning with Abosom’s role as guardians of justice and harmony,” he said.

Kumchacha curses the galamseyers

YEN.com.gh also reported that Kumchacha invoked curses about the chiefs and government officials involved in the galamsey.

In a viral video, the Ghanaian preacher lamented the harsh environmental impact illegal mining is having on the country.

Netizens who saw the video of Kumchacha’s actions were divided and had mixed reactions in the comments section.

Verified by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh