Bishop of Tamale Diocese, Right Revd Dennis Debukari Tong, has urged society to take action against the rising trend of witchcraft accusations in Ghana.
The bishop emphasized the importance of educating soothsayers, witch doctors who often play a significant role in branding elderly individuals as witches and wizards.
In a recently released documentary titled “The Horrors of Witchcraft Accusation,” produced by Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen of ApexnewsGh, Bishop Tong expressed deep concern over the numerous instances of elderly people being wrongly targeted and even lynched due to these accusations.
Drawing from biblical teachings, he highlighted the responsibility to care for the marginalized and poor, including the elderly. Referring to Matthew Chapter 25:31, the bishop noted that those accused of witchcraft should be considered among the marginalized.
To elucidate his point, Bishop Tong mentioned the Gambaga witch camp, where individuals without any familial support are forced to seek refuge. He explained that these camps primarily house elderly people who have been branded as witches due to circumstances such as lacking children or losing their spouses. These vulnerable individuals often become targets for misfortunes, leading to their lynching.
The bishop also shed light on the role of soothsayers in perpetuating these accusations. While recognizing that soothsaying is deeply rooted in tradition, he asserted the importance of educating practitioners. While banning soothsaying may not be feasible, he stressed the need to educate them, as these matters are spiritual and cannot be proven based on physical evidence.
The insightful and thought-provoking documentary, produced by Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen and sponsored by MRG with the support of MPEC, enables viewers to gain a deeper understanding of the horrors faced by those falsely accused of witchcraft in Ghana.
Bishop Dennis Debukari Tong’s plea for society to take proactive measures to combat these baseless accusations serves as a call to action for all individuals invested in the well-being and protection of the marginalized.
Source: Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
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