Founder of Heaven’s Gate Ministries, Prophet Nicholas Osei, well known as Kumchacha, has pushed back against public criticism following reports that his church premises were affected by flooding.
In a media interview on July 1, 2026, he said the backlash directed at him for being a prophet was unfair and ignored the reality of natural disasters, which he insisted can strike any location regardless of spiritual standing.
“I’ve heard some foolish people on social media saying I’m a prophet, so why did my church get flooded? Even abroad, when it rains, some places get flooded. If my church gets flooded and you’re happily talking about it on social media that I’m a prophet so it shouldn’t have happened to me, then you’re not being reasonable,” he said.
He added that he wished those making such remarks would one day face similar conditions to better understand the severity of flooding.
“Those saying this, I pray they get to experience it when next it rains,” he shared.
Kumchacha clarified that his church was not located in a flood-prone zone. According to him, the situation escalated after a perimeter wall gave way, allowing runoff from a nearby gutter to enter the compound.
“My church is not built in a waterlogged area, but there’s a gutter behind it. The fence wall broke down and it caused the floodwater to get access to the church. Everything has been damaged, but we thank God for life,” he explained.
He also pointed to the wider impact of the heavy rainfall, saying thousands of people had been affected across various communities.
“I heard that about 40,000 people were affected by the flood. We should all take good care of ourselves,” he stated.
Kumchacha further urged residents in flood-prone areas to consider relocating where possible, warning that more intense rains may still be ahead.
“Those who stay in places that get flooded easily should manage and move from there. Heavier rains will be falling and we pray that God should pity Ghanaians and protect us,” the vocal preacher said.
Watch his reply below.
"Some foolish people on social media are saying I'm a prophet, so why did my church get flooded?" — Prophet Kumchacha responds to criticism following the flooding of his church during the recent Accra floods.
— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) July 1, 2026
He addressed the online backlash while speaking to the media on the… pic.twitter.com/6Delxh9hJh
