Famend Ghanaian pastor, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has weighed in on the current appointment of John Setor Dumelo as Deputy Minister for Meals and Agriculture, questioning whether or not the actor-turned-politician is certified for the position.
Talking throughout a sermon at his Worldwide God’s Method Church, Obinim dismissed Dumelo, who can be the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, as missing the required expertise to function a minister.
Alternative comes however as soon as. Let me use John Dumelo for example. Since when did he turn into an MP for him to obtain a ministerial appointment? Obinim questioned.
The controversial pastor steered that President John Dramani Mahama appointed Dumelo, together with others, as a means of rewarding those that contributed to his victory within the 2024 normal elections.
Mahama has made up his thoughts that in his four-year tenure in workplace, he needs everybody who helped him win the election to get pleasure from the advantages with him,” Obinim asserted.
He additional narrated how Dumelo had visited him at his residence a number of instances up to now, even utilizing one among his homes for a film shoot.
John hasn’t reached the extent of turning into a minister. John, who’s an actor, has come to my home at Ashaley Botwe about 5 instances. He even got here to my home to behave in a film with Christabel and David Osei. Now, he’s an Honourable Member. Certainly, time modifications. My brother John, I salute you.
Obinim’s remarks have sparked debate on social media, with many criticising him for his feedback.
One netizen responded: “Mark Okraku Mantey wasn’t even an MP however was made Deputy Minister for the Inventive Sector.”
One other consumer dismissed his opinion solely, stating: “He ought to clear off… Who wants his opinion? Smh.”
The backlash continues to develop as social media customers weigh in on the preacher’s controversial statements.
