Mr. Ketaman Emmanuel Evortepe, Executive President of the Duamenefa Foundation and Chief Executive Officer of Fafaa 100.3 FM, has stated that the foundation respects freedom of religion in line with the provisions of the 1992 constitution of the republic of Ghana. He stressed that faith must be a personal decision and not the result of pressure.
Mr. Evortepe made the statement during the Duamenefa Social Intervention Programme on the airwaves of Fafaa 100.3 FM while responding to a question raised on the foundation’s Facebook page. The question sought clarification on why the foundation did not pray for a young girl who allegedly died as a result of charms buried in her house.
According to him, although members of the Duamenefa Foundation are Christians and men of God, they do not impose Christianity on anyone.
Mr. Evortepe, quoted the gospel according to Romans 10:17, which states, “ faith comes by hearing and believing the word of God”. It is not produced by human effort, feelings, or willpower, but rather by the spiritual impartation that occurs when God’s promises are received and believed.
He explained that even when the foundation prays for victims during investigations, it is done only at the request of the victim or their family. “We do not just stand up and pray. Before healing can come through prayer, the person involved must believe. If the person does not believe, the prayer will not work,” he emphasized.
Mr. Evortepe cited a case during a previous investigation involving a young boy who was allegedly attacked through spiritual or juju practices, which reportedly resulted in an abnormal physical condition. He said the boy’s mother, who was a voodoo worshipper, personally requested that the pastors of the Duamenefa Foundation should pray for her son.
According to him, because the request was made willingly and in faith, the foundation prayed, and the boy’s condition later stabilized. Mr. Evortepe described the outcome as divine intervention, adding that it demonstrated how prayer works only when it is requested and supported by faith.
He also recounted an experience involving a popular fetish priest who previously practiced voodoo, performed what many described as miracles, and openly taught about voodoo worship, including on the airwaves of Fafaa 100.3 FM. Mr. Evortepe said the foundation respected the man’s beliefs and never forced him to follow Jesus Christ.
He explained that, at a later time, the same fetish priest voluntarily approached them and stated that he had encountered Jesus Christ in a dream and decided on his own to accept Christianity. According to Mr. Evortepe, the man is now born again and serving God, which he said further illustrates that genuine faith must come willingly.
Mr. Evortepe noted that the foundation’s approach is guided by the 1992 constitution of the Republic of Ghana. Respect for human rights, freedom of belief, and ethical investigation practices. He explained that Duamenefa Foundation often deals with sensitive petitions involving spiritual, cultural, and traditional beliefs, making it necessary to engage communities with caution and respect rather than confrontation.
He further stated that the foundation’s work focuses on seeking truth, justice, and support for victims, rather than promoting forceful religious conversion. According to him, the foundation collaborates with relevant stakeholders, including, the Human Rights and Administrative Justice, (CHRAJ) National Commission for Civic Education ( NCCE ) Center For National Culture ( CFNC) the Ghana Police Service, (GPS), traditional authorities, community leaders, and families, to ensure that investigations are conducted peacefully and without infringing on personal beliefs.
Mr. Evortepe encouraged the public to understand that faith cannot be imposed and urged people to avoid misinterpreting the foundation’s actions. He reaffirmed that Duamenefa Foundation remains committed to helping people in distress while upholding tolerance, mutual respect, and voluntary faith choices, adding that any form of prayer offered by the foundation will always be based on consent and belief.
By Hutor Dziwornu
Edited by : Isabella Emmanuella Evortepe – Fafaa Fm