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As the dust settles on Ghana’s 2024 general elections, a series of shocking, over-the-top declarations are now backfiring on those who made them—especially the NPP bigwigs and so-called prophets who confidently predicted victory for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, a communications team member for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), made the most shocking promise of all. On November 26, 2024, he vowed on live TV, “If John Mahama wins this election, burn me alive with kerosene in this studio live.” With absolute certainty, Gyewu-Appiah believed Bawumia would triumph. However, with Mahama’s victory now confirmed, Gyewu-Appiah’s reckless proclamation has fizzled out—leaving him with no match to light.
But Gyewu-Appiah wasn’t alone in making audacious claims. Prophet Azuka, the so-called ‘man of God’, sparked headlines with his equally bold prediction. In a viral video, Azuka declared, “Mark today’s date, Bawumia will win the elections. If not, burn my church.” Well, it appears no one will be burning down Azuka’s church anytime soon, as Mahama’s overwhelming win has left the prophet’s prophecy in ruins.
Then there’s Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, Nana Agradaa, the former fetish priestess turned prophetess, who doubled down on Bawumia’s bandwagon. Agradaa claimed to have had a divine vision confirming Bawumia’s win and promised to return to her former life as a fetish priestess if the prophecy failed. With Mahama’s victory, Agradaa’s future career plans are now in doubt—though it’s safe to say no one is buying her predictions anymore.
In a somber turn of events, Dr. Bawumia officially conceded defeat to Mahama on December 8, 2024. At a press conference, the vice president acknowledged Mahama’s victory, pledging a smooth transition of power. “For the sake of national peace, I step aside,” Bawumia stated, offering a stark contrast to his earlier brash assurances.
As Mahama prepares to take the reins once again, one thing is clear—Ghana’s election has served as a harsh lesson in the dangers of wild promises and extravagant prophecies. Gyewu-Appiah, Azuka, Agradaa, and others who pinned their hopes on Bawumia’s win are now left to watch as Mahama assumes power. Their bold declarations have been reduced to nothing more than embarrassing footnotes in a story that saw the people speak loud and clear.
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