The Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Office of the President, has urged all ecumenical heads to inform all prophets, men and women of God (pastors) under their oversight to relay prophecies or spiritual insight of national interest to the office.
It is to ensure that, especially, prophecies with implications for high-profile political leaders, governance, national security, or public stability are urgently reviewed and appropriately handled.
A press statement issued by Mr Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Office of the President, said this was also in the spirit of responsibility, discernment, and stewardship over the nation’s destiny.
This was to strengthen national coordination on spiritual matters, especially in these times of uncertainty and complexity.
The statement, in light of the tragic accident that occurred recently, which claimed lives and involved government officials, military personnel, and the National Democratic Congress Party executives, further requested the intense prayers of the men and women of God for President John Mahama.
It also requested intense prayers for the Government and all State institutions, the bereaved families, and the entire nation.
The statement, on behalf of the President and the Office of the Presidential Envoy, also extended their heartfelt appreciation to the ecumenical heads and their various denominations for their unwavering spiritual support, intercessory prayers, and sustained leadership in promoting peace, moral integrity, and national unity.
“Your role in Ghana’s spiritual and civic life remains indispensable. May the Lord comfort the afflicted, guide our leaders, and continue to preserve our beloved country.
“We look forward to continued partnership and shared spiritual responsibility as we work together for the peace and prosperity of Ghana,” the statement emphasised.
Prophecies are common in Ghana
Today, prophecy remains deeply woven into Ghana’s religious and social fabric.
Prophetic practices in Ghana intersect with longstanding cultural beliefs in supernatural causes of misfortune. Witchcraft and occult practices—linked often with prophecy—remain a part of societal understanding, forming a backdrop against which modern prophets operate.
The prevalence of unfulfilled or unsettling predictions has led to mounting public scepticism and calls for regulation.
Authorities, including the police, have even issued warnings against “doom prophesies” that may incite fear or unrest.
