Prophet Kofi Oduro, head pastor of Alabaster International Ministries, has delivered what many are calling a bold tribute to Burkina Faso’s young revolutionary president, Captain Ibrahim Traore.
Taking the pulpit with passion, Prophet Oduro praised the 36-year-old military leader for what he called “real leadership” and blasted African leaders who, in his view, have failed to show the same courage and clarity.
“This young boy, within just six months, has commissioned 18 factories. They build cars in Burkina. They’re producing their own tomato paste — they don’t import anything!” the preacher thundered to loud reactions from his audience.
The sermon wasn’t just a highlight reel of Traore’s accomplishments — it was a blistering contrast against what Oduro believes is the complacency and weakness of other African leaders.
“You think Chinese can go to this boy’s backyard and do galamsey? This boy came to Ghana and shook your president with a pistol. It’s a statement!” he exclaimed, calling it a bold symbol of authority and fearlessness.
Oduro’s sermon then took a spiritual turn as he lamented the current state of Christianity in Ghana, criticizing what he sees as a lack of impact from churches amidst ongoing national challenges.
“You people bring Chinese from places to destroy our lands. Go to Tarkwa, Bogoso, Prestea, and see the madness. Yet, we have churches — Alabaster, Pentecost, CAC — and the nation is still in chaos,” he said, invoking Jeremiah 51:7 to describe the spiritual state as “Yabodam” — madness.
In an emphatic moment, he reminded the crowd that Ibrahim Traore is a Muslim, yet he’s doing what many Christian leaders have failed to do — deliver results and stand firm for national progress.
“Every young man in Burkina Faso has a job. The boy says, ‘There’s no need to go to America — we are creating America here!’” Oduro preached.
While his comments are sure to spark heated discussions both online and offline, there’s no doubt that Prophet Oduro’s message struck a nerve: one that challenges the conscience of a nation and praises leadership that walks the talk — even with a gun on the hip.
