Nicholas Osei, widely known as Prophet Kumchacha and the founder of Heaven’s Gate Ministries, has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
Initially, he planned to run as an independent candidate with the Kum People’s Party (KPP), but he cited the stringent requirements set by the Electoral Commission (EC) as a significant factor in his choice to step back.
In a recent interview on Kingdom FM, Kumchacha acknowledged that while he could afford the GHS 100,000 filing fee, he ultimately decided it wasn’t worth the risk given his prospects for success. “I have money, I could have afforded the GHS 100,000 fee, but I can’t pay that amount knowing that I will lose,” he candidly said.
Kumchacha further elaborated that after conducting his own research and gathering insights, he concluded he wouldn’t pass the EC’s vetting process.
“I had gathered information and intelligence told me based on their survey, I won’t even go past EC’s requirement. The likes of Bernard Mornah, Sam Ankrah did not even have it easy so I knew this year, I wont stand a chance”.
He mentioned that prominent figures like Bernard Mornah and Sam Ankrah faced challenges, reinforcing his belief that his chances this year were slim.
Despite his withdrawal, Kumchacha maintained that he would have excelled as president, downplaying concerns regarding his English proficiency.
Throughout his campaign, he had aimed to address critical issues such as housing affordability with proposed rent control reforms and intended to revamp the criminal justice system by reducing sentences for minor offenses while promoting state-sponsored employment for ex-offenders.