No One Is Above The Law …Council Of State Member Jabs Rev. Kusi Boateng

Mr. Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, a member of the Council of State for the Ashanti Region, warned that no one is above the law and that one's friendship with a political leader cannot protect them from accountability. He responded to Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, founder of Power Chapel Worldwide, who recently said he was willing to go to prison for the second time rather than break his friendship with former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Obimpeh emphasized that friendship does not grant immunity and explained that imprisonment follows due process and criminal liability as established by law. The Council of State member noted that while he understands Rev. Boateng's determination, his repeated comments about imprisonment sounded like a preemptive defense. Obimpeh pointed out that Rev.

Boateng served as Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project, which faced controversy due to significant public expenditure and financial and governance issues. CHRAJ investigated the project but provided explanations for the transaction in question. Obimpeh urged Ghanaians to seek clarity on whether political friendships should exempt anyone from accountability, emphasizing that the law is based on evidence, not friendship.

He called for truth and accountability, urging Rev. Boateng to allow the state institutions to fulfill their constitutional duties.