WHEN THERE’S POVERTY AND CRISIS, THERE IS INCREASE IN WITCHCRAFT – John Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, Mahama has linked the increasing accusations of witchcraft to the worsening poverty and economic crisis in Ghana.

During his visit to the Upper East Region, Mahama hinted that when faced with extreme economic challenges, Ghanaians tend to blame others for their struggles, often singling out those in vulnerable positions.

Mahama emphasized that prevailing poverty and limited opportunities create anger and despair, causing individuals to hold others responsible for their setbacks and difficulties.

He claimed that if people can’t reach their objectives because of financial limitations, they might blame the most susceptible individuals, specifically older women, for practising witchcraft.

“Whenever there is poverty and crisis, there is an increase in witchcraft because people don’t tend to take responsibility for themselves,” Mahama said. “If they are not able to find opportunity or satisfy their full potential, they look for somebody to blame. The increase in accusations of witchcraft is a direct correlation to the increase in poverty.”