Ghana: a woman died after using spiritual oil

A pastor has been arrested for causing the death of a woman as she suffered from burns caused by spiritual oil administered by him in the Birim South District of the Eastern Region, Ghana.

“My sister went to the pastor for spiritual consultation and returned home burnt,” according to the deceased’s sister.

The pastor denied any wrongdoing but his left hand and feet were discovered burnt.

“The pastor used a spiritual oil during his usual incantations, which resulted in the fire that caused the woman’s injuries,” according to reports.

She was confirmed dead in the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.

The pastor has been detained by the Akyem Oda police, as the family of the deceased seeks for their departed sister.

The incident has raised concerns about irresponsible spiritual practices and the need for regulation in the industry.