Prophet Fire Oja has broken his silence after being hauled before the courts by Ghanaian singer and entrepreneur Mzbel, making it clear that he has no intention of offering an apology unless compelled by law.
The two appeared in court for the first time on Friday, January 30, 2026, following a lawsuit filed by Mzbel over statements she claims were false and damaging to her reputation.
Speaking after the court sitting, Fire Oja maintained that he would only apologise if a court order or legal advice from his counsel required him to do so. When asked whether he would apologise if God instructed him, he responded that he could not disobey God.
His lawyer, Isaac Kwabena Kruh, Esq, also addressed the media, describing the charge against his client as a misdemeanor, which he said is not a serious offence.
According to him, Fire Oja has done nothing wrong and is prepared to see the case through the full legal process.
He explained that a conviction on a misdemeanor charge could result in a fine or a prison sentence of three to six months but expressed confidence that his client has a strong defence.
When asked to draw a line between the law and prophecy, the lawyer stated that prophetic or religious pronouncements must be delivered in a manner that does not offend or defame others.
The legal battle stems from earlier events in which Mzbel disclosed that Fire Oja had been picked up by the police over claims she described as untrue and harmful.
She said she made a formal complaint and that the prophet was cooperating with investigators at the time.
Mzbel accused Fire Oja of crossing the line by making what she called false allegations, including comments linked to a video in which he suggested that she had been hospitalised after a spiritual or soul travel experience. She has strongly rejected those claims.
Although Fire Oja later denied being arrested, Mzbel insisted in an interview with ZionFelix that he was indeed taken into custody.
She reiterated after the court session, in a separate video message, that her decision to sue was aimed at clearing her name and protecting her reputation, leaving her with no option but to seek justice through the courts.
Following Friday’s hearing, Mzbel also shared details of the proceedings online, revealing that Fire Oja had been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties.
She again stressed that the lawsuit was driven by the need to defend both her personal image and her professional work.
