The family of Mr. oppong is filled with gratitude as popular man of God and a philanthropist, Bishop Dr. Daniel Obinim, paid a court fine of Ghc54,000 to save Mr Oppong from spending the rest of his life in jail.
Narrating his story, Mr Oppong told the congregation of International Gods Way Church (IGWC) in Accra that he was directed to Bishop Obinim by popular Nigerian pastor TB Joshua after he went to him for God’s intervention.
He said the man of God told him, God has revealed to him Bishop Obinim is the person to help him, so he has to meet him.
Mr Oppong who was awaiting a jail sentence after he was sent to court for allegedly aiding a security man to dupe some people to the tune of Ghc54,000.
The money was collected from the victims with the hope of recruiting them into the Ghana Police Service. The main suspect, a police officer who is on the run, according to Mr Oppong, was a friend of his who approached him to help him recruit people into the security service.
After collecting various sums of money with the help of Mr Oppong, the security officer is said to have gone into hiding after he failed to deliver as promised.
Mr. Oppong was arrested, and after court processes, he was sentenced to 5 years in prison or pay the amount collected from the victims.
With no help coming, the family of Mr. Oppong met the man of God on an emergency prayer line. The story of Mr Oppong touched Bishop Obinim who removed Ghc54,000 for them to pay for the freedom of Mr Oppong.
Mr Oppong is 50 years, married with 4 children and could have spent the rest of his life in jail. The family who was surprised by the kind gesture from Bishop Obinim could not hide their joy.
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