Veteran broadcaster Blessed “Captain” Smart has stepped forward to defend controversial Ghanaian preacher Prophet Samuel Henry, popularly known as Prophet Roja, after the prophet faced fierce criticism on social media. Captain Smart urged Ghanaians to treat spiritual matters with respect and warned against unfairly targeting the man of God for his prophecy concerning the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah.
What sparked the controversy?
On August 5, Roja released a video urging Dr. Omane Boamah, then Ghana’s Defence Minister, to contact him urgently. No further details were revealed . A day later, on August 6, Dr. Omane Boamah tragically died in a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash near Obuasi, alongside seven other officials, including Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed . Roja had earlier prophesied a plane crash on July 29, signaling aviation danger and urging prayer—his messages gained traction after the helicopter disaster .
Captain Smart’s defense
In a viral video shared with YEN.com.gh, Captain Smart questioned why Roja had become a target for criticism rather than praise:
“So when the Prophet asked the late Minister to contact him, is everyone trying to tell me that no one knew Omane Boamah? Why are you attacking the said prophet now? Who did he insult? What wrong did he do?… Something we think we are literates but life is spiritual, whether you believe it or not.”
Smart stressed that Roja’s prophecy appeared to be a divine vision, not a disrespectful attack, and lamented that no one within the minister’s circle had acted on the warning.
Mixed reaction online
Captain Smart’s remarks have sparked strong responses across social media:
@Gerrad S. Boateng: “Today de3, Igbo sub chief is making sense.”
@Jazlin depa: “Since Smart was born, it is only today that he has made sense.”
@Sunshine: “Hmm his wife should have followed up. Sometimes men don’t really take things like this seriously.”
Threats against Prophet Roja
The reaction hasn’t been limited to words. Prophet Roja later revealed that he had received threats following the attention his prophecy garnered .
Why this matters
The incident highlights a deep public fascination with prophetic voices in Ghana. It raises ethical questions about responsibility—should those receiving warnings act upon them? It underscores the tension between faith-based insights and public judgment.
Watch Captain Smart speak
Captain Smart Speaks Out on Prophet Roja’s Critics
Context of the helicopter crash
The Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash on August 6 claimed eight lives including:
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Defence Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Environment Minister Limuna Muniru, Deputy National Security Coordinator Dr. Samuel Sarpong, former Ashanti Regional Minister Samuel Aboagye, former MP candidate Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
Final thoughts
Captain Smart’s call for respect and balance between skepticism and spirituality** has reignited debate on how prophetic messages are treated in Ghanaian discourse. Whether Roja’s prophecy proves prophetic or not, the broader conversation dives deeper into credibility, responsibility, and spiritual sensitivity in times of national tragedy.
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