Spiritual leader attributes Ghana’s development woes to ‘spiritual removal’
The Founder and Spiritual Leader of Asomdwee Ntontom Som, Okronkronyi Nyame Somafo Yawoh, has attributed Ghana’s ongoing development challenges to what he describes as a “spiritual removal” of the nation’s progress during the colonial era.
Speaking to a gathering of followers at his temple in the Central Region, the spiritual leader claimed that Ghana’s prosperity was spiritually transferred by British colonial forces to the River Tame.
According to him, this act continues to have lingering spiritual consequences that affect the country’s ability to advance economically and socially.
His remarks come amid renewed national conversations about development, leadership, and the long-term effects of colonial history on African economies.
“Ghana’s progress was not only taken in physical terms during colonial rule,” he said.
“It was also removed spiritually, and until that is addressed through prayer and divine intervention, the nation will continue to struggle.”
Assertions
The spiritual leader’s assertions place Ghana’s development challenges within a metaphysical framework.
While economists and political analysts often attribute Ghana’s difficulties to structural economic issues, governance challenges, and global economic pressures, he believes spiritual factors play a decisive role.
According to him, the colonial period did more than extract natural resources. It also disrupted what he described as the country’s “spiritual destiny.”
“Britain took everything and left behind social burdens and broken systems,” he claimed.
“That is why our nation finds it difficult to move forward despite its abundant resources.”
To illustrate his point, he used a farming analogy familiar to many Ghanaians, saying: “Ghana is like a farmer who has refused to sharpen his cutlass yet expects a bumper harvest. Progress will only come when we sharpen our spiritual tools and cast out negative forces.”
He argued that the country’s natural wealth and strategic position should make it one of the most prosperous nations in the world.
“Ghana is destined to rise,” he declared. “Our blessings should surpass even those of nations like Saudi Arabia and Israel, but spiritual forces have delayed that destiny.”
