Ghana’s presidential envoy for interfaith affairs has called on religious leaders to submit all prophecies or spiritual pronouncements related to national affairs for official review, in a move aimed at curbing misinformation and maintaining public order.
Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, issued the directive Sunday, August 10,urging faith leaders to formally present any prophecy touching on political leadership, national security, governance, or public stability to his office. The policy, Mr. Ankrah said, is intended to promote “responsibility, discernment, and proper stewardship” during a period of heightened national uncertainty.
The announcement follows a deadly road accident last week involving government officials, military personnel, and members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The incident has sparked a wave of public mourning and renewed appeals for national unity.
Mr. Ankrah’s statement encouraged religious communities to offer “intense prayers” for the President, government institutions, grieving families, and the broader nation. While the office did not elaborate on how submitted prophecies would be assessed or what consequences might follow noncompliance, it signaled a more assertive role for the state in overseeing religious messaging tied to national affairs.
The government, the statement emphasized, remains committed to working with faith leaders to safeguard Ghana’s peace and prosperity.
