Founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Apostle Dr. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, recently opened up about his unwavering affection for President Nana Akufo-Addo, despite unmet expectations.
Speaking on OkayFM’s ‘Ade Ahye Abia’ with host Kwame Nkrumah Tikese, Owusu-Bempah clarified misconceptions about his support for Akufo-Addo and the ruling party, NPP.
Owusu-Bempah asserted, “To say that I aligned myself with the NPP or did something for Akufo-Addo expecting him to build my church if he won, and that I am now bitter because it didn’t happen, is far from the truth. I don’t even entertain such thoughts. If they had done it for me, I would have thanked God. If they didn’t, I still love them. The love I had for them from the beginning remains the same. Whenever I kneel down in prayer, I still remember him [Akufo-Addo] in my prayers.”
The reverend recounted his past dedication to the NPP’s leadership, praying thrice weekly for nine months, with Nana Akufo-Addo and his wife actively participating.
“In fact, it was his wife who made the promise first, saying, ‘If, by God’s grace, we win the 2016 elections, we will build your church for you.’ I responded with ‘Glory be to God.’ However, I did not rely on or excessively expect it. That’s why I am not concerned and have never complained, and I never will.”
Owusu-Bempah also mentioned that he has distanced himself from visiting Akufo-Addo, stating, “I no longer go to him or and even if they call for me, I will not go. No matter how many times they ask, I will not go.”
Reflecting on past encounters, he shared, “There was one occasion when I was summoned, and out of respect for the person who requested my presence, I went. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have gone. That’s the truth.”
He added another instance when he attended an event due to respect for the archbishop, not expecting the presence of political figures such as the vice president.
Emphasising his independence, Owusu-Bempah said, “I did not support them with prayers in exchange for a pledge to build my church if they won. They made the promise themselves, not me. So, I am not worried if it didn’t happen.” He expressed his reliance on divine providence rather than human promises, affirming his faith that “it is God’s temple, and in His own time, He will glorify His name.”