Mark Okraku Mantey, a former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture in Ghana, has publicly questioned Prophet Kofi Oduro's prophetic credentials. During a recent appearance on Kumasi-based Wontumi TV, Okraku Mantey claimed that the founder of Alabaster International Ministry had not made a single prophecy in his pastoral career. Despite being widely known as a prophet, Okraku Mantey argued that Kofi Oduro had only been carrying the prophetic title without backing it with prophecies.
Okraku Mantey's comments have drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some users defending Kofi Oduro and others questioning why the NPP politician singled out the outspoken Ghanaian preacher. Some argued that giving prophecies is not the only thing that makes someone a prophet, citing John the Baptist as an example. Others pointed to other clergymen whose prophecies have been questioned, like Duncan Williams.
Kofi Oduro is known for his outspoken sermons on national issues and politics. His comments have previously put him at odds with personalities linked to Wontumi TV and its owner, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. In November 2024, the preacher described a Wontumi TV presenter's claims about the election as nonsense, warning against spreading misleading information.
Mark Okraku Mantey, a music producer and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), served as deputy minister under former President Nana Akufo-Addo. His appearance on Wontumi TV sparked conversations about the duties of pastors who call themselves prophets. Okraku Mantey insisted that Kofi Oduro had only been carrying the prophetic title without backing it with prophecies.
Social media users reacted to Okraku Mantey's comments, with some defending the preacher and others questioning his credentials. One user, mat_banks7, wrote that Okraku Mantey had no right to question Kofi Oduro's prophetic credentials, as he was not a member of his church. Another user, wanlov, asked if Okraku Mantey had said similar things about Duncan Williams.
Prophet Kofi Oduro recently addressed the arrest of Jessica Hartog and her co-suspects during a church service on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He cautioned the NDC government against any attempt to interfere in the case, insisting the legal process must take its course. He also urged young people not to envy lifestyles that may be funded by questionable sources of wealth.
The debate sparked by Okraku Mantey's comments highlights the complexities of prophetic titles and credentials in Ghana's religious landscape. While some argue that prophecies are a key aspect of a prophet's role, others believe that the title can be justified by other factors. The controversy surrounding Kofi Oduro's credentials is likely to continue, with both supporters and critics weighing in on the issue.
Key points
- Mark Okraku Mantey questions Prophet Kofi Oduro's prophetic credentials.
- Kofi Oduro is known for his outspoken sermons on national issues and politics.
- The debate sparked by Okraku Mantey's comments highlights the complexities of prophetic titles and credentials in Ghana's religious landscape.
