BY Issah Olegor
President John Dramani Mahama’s administration is moving to tighten the noose arround prophets over the handling of prophecies and spiritual revelations that could affect national stability, political leadership, or public security.
In a directive issued on August 10, 2025, the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations at the Presidency headed by Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has instructed church leaders across the country to ensure that any prophecy of national importance is submitted to the Presidency before being made public.
The letter, addressed to “All Ecumenical Heads,” emphasised that such messages should first be reviewed and, if necessary, escalated through official channels.
On behalf of the President, the Envoy extended gratitude to the clergy for their “unwavering spiritual support, intercessory prayers, and sustained leadership” in promoting peace, moral integrity, and national unity.
The message underscored the indispensable role of faith leaders in Ghana’s civic life, especially during “times of uncertainty and complexity.”
Under the directive, all prophets, pastors, and other men and women of God operating under any Christian denomination are to forward prophecies concerning governance, national security, or prominent political leaders to the Office of the Presidential Envoy.
The stated goal is to foster “responsibility, discernment, and stewardship over the nation’s destiny” and to avoid public alarm or unrest triggered by unverified spiritual pronouncements.
The policy comes against the backdrop of years of controversy surrounding politically charged prophecies, some of which have sparked national debates and drawn the attention of security agencies.
Past election seasons have seen high-profile predictions—some dire, others provocative—that have unsettled public discourse and raised concerns about their potential to incite fear or division.
The Envoy’s office has provided an official email, interfaithofficeghana@gmail.com, and a telephone contact, 0543 201251, for the submission of such revelations.
While the directive does not cite any specific prophecy as its trigger, it signals a clear attempt by the Mahama government to assert greater oversight over religious messaging that could influence political stability.
