Margaret Kesewaa, a former fetish priestess and recovered drug user from Kibi in Ghana’s Eastern Region, has opened up about her dramatic journey from traditional idol worship to Christianity. She credits a near-fatal road accident with making her rethink her spiritual beliefs.…....
Speaking with PENTECOST NEWS, Margaret revealed that she had served traditional gods for nearly eight years, offering numerous sacrifices and seeking protection. However, everything changed after a serious accident while traveling from Kibi to Kumasi.
“I worshipped the gods for eight years and made so many sacrifices, yet they could not save me from that accident,” she recounted.
Following the crash, Margaret said she lay unidentified for some time before being rescued and taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Koforidua. There, she received treatment for multiple fractures to her legs and waist. The experience, she explained, made her realize the limitations of the spiritual path she had been following.
After her recovery and hospital discharge, Margaret was introduced to Christianity by members of The Church of Pentecost, including Elder Osafo Afari Ampene. She eventually embraced the Christian faith, and church leaders in the Kibi District—led by Pastor Jacob Coffie Agbesi—helped her through the transition, including overseeing the destruction of her former idols.
Margaret has since been baptized and now attends services at the New Town Assembly in Kibi. Reflecting on her new faith, she said, “I have come to understand that only God gives life. I never knew God was so loving.”
Her conversion, however, has not been without challenges. She shared that some family members and friends have rejected her because of her decision to leave traditional worship. Despite this, she says she has received strong encouragement and practical support from church leadership, including the Suhum Area leadership and the Kibi District church, who have helped her recover and reintegrate into her community.
Her story has gained attention online, with many describing it as a powerful testimony of healing, transformation, and personal redemption. Margaret’s journey highlights a broader trend in Ghana where individuals move from indigenous spiritual practices to Christianity, often facing both social obstacles and newfound community support. She hopes her experience will inspire others who may be questioning their own spiritual paths.
