In the ongoing saga between popular broadcast journalist Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah and Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom, widely known as Opambour or Prophet 1, Afrifa-Mensah has made it clear that he is not backing down, even after being approached by his employer, Dr. Kweku Oteng, to temper the situation.

The feud, which has gripped the attention of many Ghanaians, initially started when renowned journalist Afia Pokua, known as Vim Lady, criticized Opambour for allegedly downplaying the significance of Ghana’s independence celebration.

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This sparked a heated exchange between Vim Lady and Opambour, with each defending their stance in public forums. Afrifa-Mensah later joined the fray, openly calling on Opambour to desist from pronouncing curses on people he disagrees with, a move that escalated tensions between the two men.

Afrifa-Mensah, known for his bold commentary on political and social issues, has been at the forefront of criticizing illegal mining activities (galamsey) and their enablers, including politicians and influential figures.

However, his involvement in the Opambour saga has attracted widespread attention, prompting interventions from high-profile individuals, including Dr. Oteng, the Chief Executive Officer of Angel Group of Companies, where Afrifa-Mensah works.

In a recent statement during his radio program, Afrifa-Mensah disclosed the nature of the conversation he had with Dr. Oteng regarding the feud.

“Yesterday, Kweku Oteng called me, and I told him I can’t stop fighting for people so long as it’s about galamsey and politicians,” Afrifa-Mensah said. “I heard Appiah Stadium saying that Kweku Oteng and Vincent Opare want to go and beg Opambour on my behalf, but I want to tell them I have not sent them.”

Afrifa-Mensah emphasized that any apologies being made to Opambour should not be construed as being on his behalf.

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“If they want to apologize to Opambour, they can do that on their own accord. If Kweku Oteng wants me to stop talking about Opambour, I have heard him,” he stated, implying a willingness to consider his employer’s advice but standing firm in his principles.

The journalist has been particularly vocal about the practice of using curses and threats to silence critics, a move he strongly opposes. “Moving forward, anyone who curses me without me saying anything negative about him, apart from advising such a person to stop threatening people with curses, may his life be cut short. May he lose his job also,” Afrifa-Mensah boldly declared, reinforcing his commitment to calling out perceived injustices.

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