Bishop Obinim Hails President Mahama for Appointing John Dumelo, Others, Video Drops

Bishop Obinim Hails President Mahama for Appointing John Dumelo, Others, Video Drops

  • Bishop Daniel Obinim has hailed President John Dramani Mahama over his recent appointment of key creative arts industry players
  • He noted in a now-viral video that the appointments of renowned personalities like John Dumelo, James Gardiner, etc. were a step in the right direction
  • Netizens who saw the video of Bishop Obinim speaking on President Mahama's appointments were unhappy with him

Renowned Ghanaian preacher and founder of the International God's Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has publicly commended President John Dramani Mahama for appointing actor and politician John Dumelo and others to key positions.

In a trending video on social media, Bishop Obinim expressed his admiration for Mahama’s leadership and described the appointments as a step in the right direction.

Bishop Obinim, President Mahama, John Dumelo, James Gardiner, Appointments
Bishop Obinim speaks on John Dumelo's appointment. Image source: John Dumelo, Bishop Obinim, John Mahama
Source: Instagram

The controversial clergyman noted that John Dumelo, who has been active in Ghanaian politics for some years, is well-suited for his new role.

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He noted that the President has earned more of his respect for selecting the likes of James Gardiner, Abeiku Santana, Joselyn Dumas and other well-known names in the creative space to help steer the affairs of the state.

Bishop Obinim's remark comes after the President appointed John Dumelo, Abeiku Santana, James Gardiner, etc. into key positions such as Deputy Agric Minister, Deputy Ghana Tourism Authority, and Deputy Executive Secretary of National Film Authority, respectively.

While commending the President, Obinim hoped these personalities would use their expertise and knowledge to transform their respective sectors.

Additionally, he mentioned that the mentioned personalities would leave office more affluent than they came.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to Obinim's comment

Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some laughed over the post, others criticised Bishop Obinim for his remarks.

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@Danielkobinaagyap wrote:

"John jomelo."

@Power wrote:

"Sia man😂😂😂preach your gospel."

@Monica Bloomfield wrote:

"DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SAY THIS??....NDC HAS COME TO STAY.... POINT OF CORRECTION."

@Eno konadu wrote:

"Wei y3 preaching."

@Slypopo87 wrote:

"Asem paaa nie. so you want them to steal."

@AfenyoBa_Gashue wrote:

"That is the perception out there, if you are in government you have to be rich. corruption will never end Ghana. smh."

@laboscodee wrote:

"Please stop inciting them to STEAL."

@David Asante wrote:

"What kind of preaching is that? They are coming to serve the country but not to enrich themselves."

@oppongkyei1 wrote:

"OB stop this concert and preach the gospel."

@SHAKER wrote:

"The moment he said John Jomelo then he paused and he was ei daabi ooo anaa wode3 maka awie mame entoa so saa."

Bishop Obinim's kids look all grown up

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Bishop Obinim's kids, in a video, Angel and Promise, were spotted in their father's church after their recent return to Ghana.

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The controversial pastor's two kids looked all grown up as they posed for photos with a church member.

The video of Bishop Obinim's grown-up kids triggered massive reactions from Ghanaians in the comment section.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh

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