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Katapor residents angry at Second Chance over Sunday service inconveniences

Residents of Katapor near Pokuase in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region voiced their displeasure on Sunday, July 7, 2024, over the inconveniences caused to motorists by the activities of Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah’s Believers Worship Centre.

Drivers faced several hours of gridlock on the nine-kilometre Pokuase to Nsakyi road in the Akwapim South Municipal Assembly of the Eastern Region.

The traffic chaos was a result of Prophet Adom Kyei, popularly known as Philadelphia, inaugurating his 25,000-seat auditorium on Friday, July 5, 2024, causing significant disruptions in the area.

The road, a crucial bypass linking the Greater Accra Region to the Eastern Region, is one of the busiest in the country.

The situation worsened from Thursday, leading to a scarcity of transportation in the area.

Some drivers took advantage of the situation by overcharging passengers as members of the congregation arrived early to spend the night for the Friday inauguration.

Residents in Akoto, Estate Junction, Bodumase, Kojokrom, Shallom Shallom, Dedeiman and other areas faced massive human and vehicular gridlock on Sunday July 7, 2024.

Traffic management by the church was inadequate, allowing cars to park on both sides of the road, leaving only a narrow path for vehicles to pass through.

The situation became worse when a tipper truck blocked the road, halting all movement.

Food vendors also contributed to the congestion by setting up stalls on the road’s shoulders, forcing motorists to navigate through the parked vehicles.

Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, the Founder and General Overseer of Believers Worship Center, known locally as Second Chance or Philadelphia Church, inaugurated the monumental church auditorium at Pokuase Katapor Estate in Accra.

The 25,000-seat structure is now the largest church in Ghana, surpassing the Perez Dome, which holds about 14,000 people.

The grand opening saw thousands of church members filling the ultramodern auditorium. Attendees began gathering as early as 4:30 AM, eager to witness the commissioning of the record-setting worship venue.

The congregants celebrated with joy, dancing and worshipping before the service.

This achievement by Prophet Adom Kyei Duah marks a significant milestone for the Believers Worship Center and sets a new standard for greatness.

 

Source: classfmonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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