The Managing Editor of the Daily Times Newspaper, Mr. Kelly Fred Nyame, has strongly condemned the recent wave of verbal attacks, insults, and false allegations being circulated on social media against the respected founder of the Believers Worship Centre (BWC), Prophet Adom Kyei Duah.
In a passionate statement issued in Accra, Mr. Nyame described the continuous smear campaign as “unwarranted, unprofessional, and spiritually dangerous,” noting that no civilised society should sit aloof while individuals use the internet to defame a servant of God whose ministry has transformed countless lives across the globe.
He stressed that freedom of expression must never be mistaken for a licence to insult, and called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to take swift action by arresting and prosecuting those behind the malicious propaganda. According to him, such cyber misbehaviour undermines national peace and moral decency.
Mr. Nyame further stated that the coordinated attacks, often orchestrated by faceless accounts, are deliberately aimed at denting the image of Prophet Adom Kyei Duah and discrediting his ministry’s growing influence. “It’s time the law bites. Enough of the insults, enough of the lies,” he thundered.
He also commended the Believers Worship Centre (BWC) for maintaining calm amid provocation, saying their maturity in handling such unfounded criticism reflects true Christian leadership. “BWC has shown great restraint and discipline. They deserve commendation, not condemnation,” he noted.
The veteran journalist admonished fellow media practitioners to uphold professionalism by verifying facts before publishing or amplifying unverified claims about clergymen. “Our duty as journalists is to inform, not to inflame,” he said. “Let us not allow sensationalism to override the truth.”
He also urged the Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service to track down the originators of the defamatory content, warning that unchecked online bullying could erode public confidence in institutions and leaders of faith. “We cannot build a moral nation on the foundation of disrespect,” he added.
Citing Prophet Adom Kyei Duah’s humanitarian works, including job creation, charitable outreach, and spiritual mentorship, Mr. Nyame expressed disappointment that individuals would seek to ridicule a man who continues to serve the nation faithfully. “He deserves our gratitude, not hatred,” he remarked.
He therefore called on Ghanaians to rise above hate speech and cultivate a culture of respect for spiritual leaders, regardless of denominational differences. “Attacking a true man of God is not bravery; it’s folly,” he warned.
In conclusion, Mr. Nyame reiterated his call for the IGP to act decisively, restore sanity to the digital space, and ensure that perpetrators of cyber abuse are brought to book. “We must send a clear message that character assassination has no place in our democracy. Enough is enough!” he declared.
