Ghanaian gospel musician and evangelist, Diana Asamoah, has called on the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to regulate the sale of Sobolo, a popular local drink, in churches.
Speaking on Angel FM on Friday, April 16, Asamoah expressed concern over the growing trend of pastors selling Sobolo and other products without proper health checks. She urged the FDA to intervene, ensuring that such items meet safety standards before being offered to congregants.
“They say they have Sobolo blood when the FDA has not approved it. I beg the FDA to go to churches to check the Sobolo and other things being sold. If pastors want to sell Sobolo, they should call doctors to examine it and ensure it won’t harm the people. Many have gotten diabetes from Sobolo mogya, and some have died due to mistakes pastors make selling things to them,” she stated.
Beyond advocating for better health regulations, Asamoah also emphasized the need for pastors to focus on preaching salvation rather than prioritizing commercial activities within churches.
She further recounted an incident involving a pastor she knew, who allegedly impregnated a woman and later denied responsibility. According to Asamoah, the woman publicly cursed the pastor, and he is no longer alive.