A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Team, Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, has come under heavy criticism following comments he made about the funeral of the late Defence Minister, Omane Boamah, held in Koforidua on December 13, 2025.
Gyewu-Appiah alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the political party to which the late Omane Boamah belonged is an occultic group that derives power from spiritual sources, a claim he linked to heavy rainfall that disrupted the funeral.
According to him, the rain occurred only at the funeral grounds and was accompanied by strong winds that caused canopies to collapse.
“I was at Omane Boamah’s funeral and the heavy rain happened only at the place where they were holding the funeral.
“Do you know what is more dangerous? Canopies were flying in the air as a result of heavy winds. The NDC party is demonic and occultic. They went somewhere for power and we were in the hotel when some party members came to tell us what had happened.
“After the rain, all the top NDC executives could not start their cars, so soldiers had to push them,” he said.
Gyewu-Appiah’s remarks have triggered a strong backlash on social media, with several users condemning the comments as irresponsible, offensive and unfounded.
Some of the reactions include, “As for this guy, it looks like daily his sense diminishes. He has never said anything sensible since he started his political career. It is sad how one man can have so much junk in his head.”
“This guy clearly no get sense! Mumu!”
“Useless talk. This should have occurred during the state funeral.”
“If someone had set him ablaze like he promised on national television, we wouldn’t be here listening to this.”
“We gave this man a second chance ooo… we no go fit take am back.”
“I just dey wonder how the NPP get this current crop of people.”
“I think the best way to stop him from peddling these lies is to look for him and fulfil the promise he made to himself concerning the outcome of the election.”
“So, God is no longer that powerful, eh? Since when did occult groups start pouring rain? God is the maker of all things.”
A torrential rainstorm brought proceedings to an abrupt halt during the final funeral rites of the late Dr Omane Boamah, months after his death in a helicopter crash in May.
The unexpected downpour swept through the funeral grounds in Koforidua in the Eastern Region, forcing mourners, family members and dignitaries to seek shelter as parts of the ceremony were suspended.
Canopies were overwhelmed by the intensity of the rain, while coordinated rituals planned for the day could not proceed as scheduled.
Source: ghanaweb
