From a young age, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah dreamed of becoming a priest.

It was a calling he deeply cherished, a path he believed was his destiny.

But life had different plans. His health became an obstacle, closing the door to his priestly aspirations.

He revealed that he had epilepsy—a condition that made it impossible for him to serve as a priest.

The church, concerned about his well-being and the responsibilities of the role, could not allow him to shepherd God’s flock.

The fear was simple yet profound—what if he had a seizure in the middle of mass?

Instead of leading and uplifting the faithful, he could become a source of worry. It was a painful reality to accept, but he had no choice.

Determined not to let his condition define him, he sought alternative healing.

Turning to traditional medicine, he embraced herbal treatments, believing they could offer a solution.

Time proved him right. More than four decades have passed since his last seizure, with the most last episode occurring in 1987.

Despite this remarkable journey, he acknowledges that science states epilepsy has no cure.

Still, for him, the absence of seizures for so many years feels nothing short of miraculous.

Though his path did not lead to the priesthood, it taught him invaluable lessons—faith, patience, and perseverance.

While he never wore priestly robes, his life’s work remains one of service.

Today, he fights for justice, stands for the voiceless, and inspires many with his courage