Evangelist Diana Asamoah has launched a passionate appeal to the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), urging the regulatory body to crack down on the growing trend of unapproved sobolo and other food products being sold in churches under questionable health conditions.

According to her, this disturbing practice, which is gaining traction in some Christian congregations, poses serious health and moral dangers to unsuspecting worshippers.

Speaking during her radio program on Angel FM in Accra, Evangelist Asamoah expressed deep concern over how certain pastors are commercializing unregulated food and beverages—particularly sobolo, a popular hibiscus-based local drink—by branding it as a spiritual cure, or even referring to it as "blood" during services.

She warned that this exploitation not only jeopardizes public health but also misleads the faithful.

“Some pastors are selling sobolo in church and claiming it is ‘blood’ for spiritual purposes, yet these drinks have not been vetted by the FDA for safety,” Asamoah stated.

“The FDA must inspect these churches and sanction those who flout health protocols. We are dealing with people’s lives.”

This call for accountability stems from a broader concern the evangelist has consistently voiced about moral decay and exploitation in some parts of Ghana’s religious community.

While Diana Asamoah has previously used her platform to caution against what she describes as "spiritual deception" in churches, her latest remarks underscore a growing health and safety angle.

She further stressed the need for medical oversight if churches insist on selling consumables to their members.

“Before any pastor introduces food or beverages to the congregation, they should involve medical professionals to screen the product and the health conditions of church members. There have been cases of people developing health problems, including diabetes, after consuming such unverified drinks,” she warned.

Evangelist Asamoah also condemned what she described as immoral behavior by some church leaders, calling on the FDA and other authorities to look into not just the health implications but also the moral conduct surrounding such practices.

She alluded to a troubling trend where some religious leaders use their influence to exploit congregants emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

While Diana Asamoah is no stranger to controversy due to her outspoken views on faith, politics, and national development, her current advocacy reflects a growing public discourse on the intersection between religion, commerce, and public health.

Her criticism has reignited debates around regulatory oversight in religious spaces, where commercial activities often go unchecked.

However, the FDA has yet to issue a formal response to her appeal, but the call adds pressure on the agency to widen its inspections beyond conventional retail and hospitality spaces into religious institutions where such activities are increasingly taking place.