Convener of Election Watch Ghana, Mark Ewusi Arkoh
The Convener of Election Watch Ghana, Mark Ewusi Arkoh, has stated emphatically that prophecy has no place in the electoral process.
Speaking on International Election Watch during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary on Saturday, January 31, 2026, Arkoh urged religious leaders to refrain from making political predictions and to stop meddling in matters beyond their spiritual mandate.
He emphasised the need to prioritise science and data over spiritual claims when determining electoral outcomes, stressing that prophets should focus on their roles as servants of God rather than attempting to influence the political landscape.
Arkoh argued that prophecy is no substitute for empirical data, adding that anyone who allows themselves to be swayed by what he described as “heavy balls of banku-induced prophecies” cannot be considered a serious political contender.
To support his argument, he referenced the 2024 general elections, noting that several prophecies predicting victory for the former Vice President ultimately proved inaccurate.
He described this as a cautionary lesson, advising serious political actors to place far greater value on scientific, data-driven analysis than on spiritual declarations.
“We know that prophecy can work,” he said, “but an election is not about prophecy. If somebody has eaten and is satisfied, they should go and find a space to sleep. Their prophecies have no place in our elections.”
Arkoh concluded by reiterating that while faith has its own role in society, the democratic process must remain grounded in reality, evidence, and objective analysis.
