Prophet Fire Oja has spoken publicly for the first time since a lawsuit brought against him by musician and entrepreneur Mzbel landed him in court, stating that an apology is off the table unless the law or his lawyers compel him to do so.
The two parties made their initial appearance before the court on Friday, January 30, 2026, after Mzbel filed a suit over remarks she says were untrue and damaging. Speaking after the hearing, Fire Oja said he would only apologise if ordered by the court or advised by his legal team. When asked whether he would retract his comments if directed by God, he replied that he could not go against divine instruction.
His lawyer, Isaac Kwabena Kruh ESQ, also addressed journalists, downplaying the charge against his client as a misdemeanor and insisting it does not amount to a grave offence. He said Fire Oja has committed no wrongdoing and is ready to pursue the case to its conclusion. The lawyer explained that a conviction on such a charge could lead to a fine or a custodial sentence of between three and six months, adding that he remains confident in the defence being mounted.
On the broader issue of faith and legality, counsel stressed that prophetic or religious declarations must be made responsibly and in ways that do not insult or defame others.
The case traces back to earlier claims by Mzbel that Fire Oja had been picked up by police following statements she described as false and harmful. She said she lodged a formal complaint and that the prophet was cooperating with investigators at the time.
Mzbel has accused Fire Oja of overstepping boundaries by making what she described as false allegations, including remarks tied to a video in which he suggested she had been hospitalised after a spiritual or soul travel experience. She has firmly denied those assertions.
While Fire Oja later disputed reports that he had been arrested, Mzbel maintained in an interview with ZionFelix that he was indeed taken into custody. After the court session, she reiterated in a separate video message that her decision to sue was about clearing her name and safeguarding her reputation, saying she felt left with no alternative but to seek legal redress.
She later shared updates from the hearing online, disclosing that Fire Oja had been granted bail set at GHS 50,000 with two sureties. Once again, she emphasised that the lawsuit was driven by her determination to protect both her personal standing and her professional career.
Watch Fire Oja and the lawyer’s statement below.
