Renowned Ghanaian preacher and founder of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, has come under fire for allegedly charging extravagant fees at his annual Greater Works Conference.
According to reports from Bongo Ideas, these fees range from $100,000 to a staggering $800,000, totaling GHC 1 million to GHC 9 million when converted to Ghanaian cedis.
Bongo Ideas claims that the substantial sums collected by Pastor Mensa Otabil are being used to support his personal life and career.
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Attendees of the Greater Works Conference are allegedly spiritually coerced into sowing special seeds of God, which are typically charged in dollars.
The allegations suggest that Pastor Mensa Otabil utilizes significant donations from church members to fund both his personal and professional endeavors.
Bongo Ideas further asserts that guests at the conference are under spiritual duress to plant exclusive, usually dollar-priced seeds of God, contributing regularly to support the highly regarded leader of ICGC.
In a series of tweets, Bongo Ideas exposed the fee structure at the Greater Works Conference, revealing the exorbitant charges for special prayers, which some attendees reportedly paid without hesitation.
The funds raised from these alleged fees are said to be used to pay the invited pastors, cover logistical expenses, and bolster the self-esteem of the mega-church’s leader.
It has been reported that top pastors are provided with opulent accommodations during the conference.
ICGC is known as one of Ghana’s wealthiest churches, and Pastor Mensa Otabil is recognized as the country’s wealthiest preacher. The allegations surrounding the conference fees have triggered public outrage, as many see it as an abuse of the congregation’s faith and resources.
Furthermore, some have drawn attention to Pastor Mensa Otabil’s past involvement with the now-defunct Capital Bank, where investors and consumers reportedly suffered due to bad corporate governance and mismanagement.
As the controversy unfolds, many are demanding transparency and accountability from the church leadership. The allegations have prompted discussions on the ethical responsibilities of religious leaders and the need for financial oversight within religious organizations.
Pastor Mensa Otabil has yet to respond to these specific allegations, and the situation remains under scrutiny as more details emerge.
