Ghanaian preacher Nicholas Osei, popularly known as Prophet Kumchacha, has taken a swipe at renowned clergyman Pastor Mensa Otabil over his remarks concerning the prophetic ministry and the activities of some prophets in the country.
In a video circulating on social media on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Kumchacha expressed dissatisfaction with what he described as the habit of some prominent pastors criticising prophets while allegedly venturing into areas beyond their primary ministerial responsibilities.
Recounting a previous disagreement with Pastor Otabil, the preacher alleged that the founder of International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) once described him as illiterate after he questioned some of his teachings.
Kumchacha explained that he had challenged certain teachings by Pastor Otabil but was subsequently labelled uneducated because he had attempted to question the clergyman’s position.
“I’ve seen some videos trending on social media about Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah and Pastor Mensah Otabil.
“A lot of pastors in this country are hypocrites. Some time ago, Mensah Otabil brought out some teachings, and I spoke about them. The man later told me that I’m illiterate because he’s a teacher and I wanted to challenge his teachings,” he said.
He further questioned why Pastor Otabil, whom he regards as a teacher, would comment on matters relating to the prophetic ministry rather than concentrate on his area of calling.
According to Kumchacha, prophets should be allowed to address issues involving their fellow ministers, particularly when concerns are raised about misconduct within the prophetic fraternity.
He urged the clergyman to stay in his lane rather than meddling in the affairs of the prophetic ministry.
“As a teacher that you claim to be, why will you now leave your teaching field and enter the prophetic field?
“Our father Mensa Otabil, stay in your lane so that nobody will disrespect you. If some prophets are misbehaving, it is we the prophets who should speak about it,” he stated.
The preacher maintained that religious leaders should respect one another’s ministerial roles and avoid dismissing contributions from others simply because they operate in different areas of ministry.
He also accused some established pastors of applying different standards when addressing the financial activities of prophets compared to their own commercial ventures.
Kumchacha cited the sale of anointing oil and water by some prophets, arguing that such practices often attract criticism from senior clergymen, while the prices attached to their books allegedly receive little scrutiny.
“If a prophet should sell water for GH¢50 or GH¢100, or oil for GH¢200, the same senior pastors would come and speak grammar. But when you write a book and sell it for $10,000, nobody questions you,” he claimed.
He further cautioned against judging the integrity of ministers based on their fluency in English or their public preaching style.
Kumchacha alleged that some pastors who enjoy a respectable public image may not necessarily conduct themselves in the manner people expect.
“Maybe because you use English in your sermons, people think you are perfect, but they do not know that some of you are criminals,” he added.
His comments come amid renewed discussions on social media about the conduct of Ghanaian religious leaders and the differences between the teaching and prophetic ministries.
