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A member of the governing National Democratic Congress [NDC] Communications Team has accused the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church [ICGC], Dr. Mensa Otabil of putting up the semblance of a Man of God whiles his conduct is that of a businessman. Samuel George did not only label the renowned Pastor a member of the opposition New Patriotic Party [NPP] whose intention is to demean the Mahama-led administration, but also accused him of not attending any National Prayer because of his resentment for the ruling party. He strongly opines Dr. Otabil�s �attitude, demeanor� and choice of words are purely political and malice-intended after the revered inspirational speaker claimed Ghana needs a new leadership to tackle the current socio-economic challenges facing the country. At the launch of this year�s �Festival of Ideas� in Accra, the ICGC leader pointed out that �all is not well�I believe that we need a new leadership. The times we are in require leadership that responds to crisis with clarity and with purpose�. The seasoned Man of God further counseled that it is imperative for government, together with Ghanaians, �to act intentionally, decisively, methodically and if we do at the national level, I think we can avert the disaster.� He stressed that Ghanaians cannot afford to be �perplexed and so overwhelmed by what we hear, we see that we become frozen in action and do nothing�. Adding that, �its time government accepts the current challenges and draw up specific plans to steer the nation out of its present dilemma�. Regarding the downward spiral of the cedi, Dr. Otabil indicated that although Ghanaians are praying for stability, the cedi has a very �peculiar mind of its own� adding that instead of sitting around and hoping for a turnaround, �it will be great for us [Ghanaians] to face reality that things could get worse.� But in a rather sharp riposte on Asempa FM, Sam George, who appeared quite upset with Pastor Otabil�s assertions noted that, �His [Dr. Mensah Otabil] words are not from God�. He claims Dr. Otabil speaks as a �business man� instead of portraying himself as a �man of God�. �That man [Dr. Mensah Otabil] is more of a politician than a man of God. It is not everyone who claims to be a man of God who is real,� he said. The NDC communicator also alleged that, �There is some enviness in him [Dr. Otabil] because former President John Evan Mills withdrew his diplomatic passport from him�. �For the past six years, Mensah Otabil [Dr.] has failed to attend every national prayer organised by the NDC government because of jealousies,� he alleged. �Not everything in the Bible comes from God. The words from the devil also comes from the Bible,� he noted