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In Ghana, Togo, Benin, and other West African countries, fetish priests serve as mediators between spirits and the living, often worshiping their gods in enclosed places called fetish shrines.
Recently, Ghana has become a hub for fetish practices, which have negatively impacted many youth.
These practices are being promoted on major television and radio platforms, as well as social media portals.
The Kasoa Murder
The Kasoa murder case in 2021 highlighted the dangers of these practices.
Two boys were arrested for killing their friend for spiritual purposes, allegedly influenced by a fetish priest who promised them wealth in exchange for human blood.
The teenager who confessed to the crime stated that he had been influenced by a video of a spiritualist, which led to the brutal murder of their friend.
The murder was a result of a misguided attempt to acquire wealth through ritual means.
During the investigation, the first accused admitted that he had been influenced by a video of a spiritualist, who promised riches in exchange for GH¢5,000 and human blood. The teenager confessed to contacting Nicholas Kini to carry out the plan, which led to the brutal murder of the friend.
Threat to human life
There are many fetish priests in Ghana who are seen as powerful, with some people seeking their help for spiritual assistance and others for money rituals.
Among these fetish priests is Nana Osei, popularly known as Tutugyagu, in a farming community called Badu in the Tain District.
His son is reported to have gone missing for some years now as a result of constant persecution.
The son is reported to have refused to be initiated as the next priest when Nana Osei is no more.
According to sources, the son is still on the run after the father vowed to take his life if he refuses to accept the priest role.
This has caused major debate with many calling for measures to guard against uch incidents.
