Accra: The Dodi Misorgbe Spiritual Worship Society has disassociated itself from a shrine implicated in the recent murder of Nelson Anyana, following the arrest of six suspects by the Adidome Police, the homicide unit, and the National Intelligence Bureau.
According to Ghana News Agency, the spiritual organization issued a statement signed by its General Secretary, Mr. Harrison Teye, condemning the killing and stating that the organization 'does not condone or engage in ritualistic or diabolic acts under any guise.'
The statement emphasized the society's commitment to peace, spiritual discipline, and legality as a recognized and registered spiritual society under the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992). However, the police investigation at a shrine in Gblorkope uncovered a banner bearing the name and insignia of the Dodi Misorgbe Spiritual Worship Society, which raised public concern about the group's possible involvement.
The society clarified that the banner belonged to the late Hunor Ekpedzi Ashiagbor of the 'Sun Shrine' at Kwamekrom. It highlighted the ongoing issue of the misuse of its name and symbols by unaffiliated individuals, describing the situation as a clear case of impersonation. The organization has procedures to track legitimate members and shrines, including unique names, banner allocations, and official certificates of recognition.
The Dodi Misorgbe Spiritual Worship Society stated that it had become a target of impersonators seeking to exploit its reputation for fraudulent purposes. It urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity linked to its name or shrines. The society assured authorities and the public of its full cooperation in the ongoing investigations and called on law enforcement agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The murder of Nelson Anyana has caused unrest in the Central Tongu District, with community members demanding swift action and tighter regulation of spiritual practices. The police have not yet released further details on the suspects arrested, and investigations are ongoing as more human remains were exhumed under some idols in Mafi Awakpedome and earlier at Mafi Gblorkope.
