Ghana’s Presidency Directs Prophets to Submit National Prophecies for Review
Accra, August 10, 2025 – The Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations has issued a directive urging all prophets, pastors, and spiritual leaders in Ghana to submit any prophecies of national importance for urgent review before making them public.
The letter, signed on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and addressed to “All Ecumenical Heads,” follows the August 6 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region that killed eight high-profile figures, including Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. In the wake of the tragedy, several religious leaders claimed they had foreseen the event, prompting concerns over unverified spiritual warnings causing public fear or political tension.
The directive specifically applies to prophecies involving “high-profile political leaders, governance, national security, or public stability.” The presidency emphasized that faith leaders’ role in promoting peace, morality, and unity is “indispensable” and that proper channels will ensure sensitive messages are handled responsibly.
Rev. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Presidential Envoy, said the move is part of a broader effort to coordinate spiritual responses during moments of national crisis. The presidency also called on the nation to intensify prayers for the President, state institutions, and healing for those affected by the crash.
Reaction to the policy has been mixed. The Pentecostal and Charismatic Council said it had not yet received the directive officially but would respond once notified. On social media, some citizens praised the move as a safeguard against sensationalism, while others criticized it as an infringement on religious freedom.
The helicopter crash victims included senior government officials, former regional leaders, and three Ghana Armed Forces personnel. The loss has left the country in mourning, and the presidency’s initiative seeks to channel spiritual insight toward unity and healing rather than division.
