Justice Delayed, Not Denied: How a Ghanaian Prophet Turned a 10-Year Nightmare Into a Comeback
Prophet Nana Kofi Yirenkyi, widely known as Jesus One Touch, has opened up about the darkest chapter of his life, a period that tested his faith, broke his relationships, and ultimately reshaped his destiny. In a candid interview, the founder of the Jesus Blood Prophetic Ministry International Church detailed his harrowing journey from a thriving ministry in Oblogo Manchester at Weija to the cold confines of police cells and Nsawam Prison, all over allegations he insists were false.
The storm broke in 2010. At the height of his popularity, Yirenkyi was accused of defiling his own 10-year-old daughter. The accusation, he says, stemmed from a confession made by his own security guard, who admitted to molesting the child. Instead of finding support, the prophet found himself in handcuffs at the Mampong Police Station.
“I was accused of sleeping with my daughter when it was actually my security guard who had sexually molested my daughter and had confessed to me,” Yirenkyi recounted. It was his first time in a police cell, a place where he says he challenged God directly. “While in the cells, I put a challenge to God to vindicate me if I was innocent.”
When the World Turns Its Back
The case quickly escalated, moving to the Women and Juvenile Unit (WAJU), where media scrutiny intensified. Rumors ran wild, including a grotesque claim that he used his daughter's discharge for miracles. The social cost was immediate and brutal. “Due to the issue, all my friends, pastors that I knew, and even those that I was providing for rejected me,” he stated, painting a picture of isolation that many wrongfully accused individuals face.
In court, the prosecution alleged he had been molesting his daughter three times a week. The Circuit Court sentenced him to 10 years in prison. He spent a year in police cells before being transferred to Nsawam Prison, where he remained for another nine months.
Faith, Leaves, and a Second Chance
Prison life was difficult, but Yirenkyi says a divine dream changed his trajectory. He was instructed to find specific leaves within the prison grounds. He added them to his body cream and used the mixture for three days before his next court hearing. “I was told that the leaf helps people who have been wrongly accused. Truly, three days after using it ahead of my court case, I was finally acquitted and discharged,” he said.
The legal turnaround came when an Accra High Court judge acquitted and discharged him, ruling that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. Reports indicate that two medical examinations on the alleged victim produced conflicting findings, with one ruling out defilement entirely.
Lessons for Ghana's Justice System and Its Entrepreneurs
Yirenkyi's story is more than a personal testimony; it is a case study in resilience and a stark reminder of the flaws in our justice system. For Ghana's growing community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders, his journey offers a powerful lesson: reputation can be shattered overnight, but character, faith, and persistence can rebuild it. His acquittal underscores the vital importance of due process and the presumption of innocence, principles that are the bedrock of any thriving economy and open society.
While his ministry faced a decade of disruption, his return to public life signals a new chapter. His story resonates with many in the diaspora who watch Ghana's legal and social systems evolve. It is a testament to the fact that even in the face of overwhelming adversity, a determined spirit can find a way back. As Ghana pushes forward with economic reforms and a focus on transparency, stories like this remind us that justice, though sometimes slow, remains a cornerstone of our national progress.