By Daniel Bampoe
In an unexpected turn of events, officials of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), accompanied by police officers, stormed the premises of Prophet Nigel Gaisie’s church to disconnect its water supply over an outstanding bill of GH₵6,900.
The incident has since sparked widespread debate within political and religious circles, raising questions about loyalty, reward, and fairness in Ghana’s political landscape.
According to eyewitnesses, the GWCL team arrived at the church premises last week to enforce payment after several unsuccessful attempts to recover the debt.
The disconnection, carried out under police supervision, quickly drew public attention, with many expressing surprise that such an action could be taken against a man perceived to have close ties with the ruling political class.
Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the founder of the Prophetic Hill Chapel, has for years been known for his strong prophetic declarations that often align with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
During the NDC administration and even in opposition, Gaisie was outspoken in his support for the Mahama-led government, earning him the informal tag of the “NDC Pastor” among political commentators.
In the past eight years, the preacher’s outspoken prophecies and comments about political leaders, particularly President John Dramani Mahama, positioned him as one of the most prominent clerics associated with the NDC.
His sermons, predictions, and media engagements frequently drew reactions from New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters who viewed him as biased against the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.
However, with the NDC now back in power, some observers have begun to question why the revered prophet appears sidelined by those he once publicly supported.
According to critics within the NDC, other religious leaders who were previously neutral—or even leaned towards the NPP—have been rewarded with appointments, while long-time allies like Nigel Gaisie have been left out.
Among those reportedly receiving state appointments are Rev. Stephen Wengam, who now serves on a public board; Archbishop Duncan-Williams’ associate pastor, Bishop Clive Mould who has been appointed Deputy Ambassador to Denmark; and Bishop Charles Agyinasare’s son, who recently joined the board of the National Communications Authority (NCA).
In contrast, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, despite his unwavering loyalty to the Mahama-led NDC, appears to have been overlooked.
Supporters of the preacher argue that his faithfulness to the party has not been reciprocated, describing the recent water disconnection as symbolic of his current treatment under the very administration he once championed.
One political observer commented: “When we were in government, we criticized Nigel Gaisie for always supporting the NDC. But today, his own party is in power, and he’s being humiliated over a GH₵6,900 bill. Even those who were quiet or neutral have been given appointments, yet Nigel has been ignored.”
The situation has reignited discussions about the influence of religious leaders in Ghanaian politics.
Many Ghanaians, both Christians and Muslims, have expressed concern over how prophetic voices are often intertwined with political campaigns, shaping public opinion during election seasons.
As of now, the Ghana Water Company Limited has not issued an official statement beyond confirming the disconnection as a routine debt recovery operation.
The incident, however, has exposed deeper undercurrents of political patronage, favoritism, and discontent within sections of the clergy that once stood solidly behind the NDC.
