Bishop Daniel Kwame Kissi, popularly known as Bonegas, leader and founder of the Great Fire Pentecostal Church, has raised concerns about the motivations behind political prophecies in Ghana.
He suggested that many prophets who predict election outcomes are driven by hunger, a desire for fame, and the hope of gaining favour from politicians.
While acknowledging that genuine men of God do exist, the Bishop claimed that others engage in what he described as “lottery-style” predictions without receiving any divine revelation.
Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Bishop Bonegas described the prophetic ministry as a complex field in which one’s reputation is constantly on the line.
He noted that accurate prophecies enhance credibility, while failed predictions often result in public disgrace.
“When you prophesy and it comes to pass, it enhances your credibility as a prophet, makes you known among men, and gains you favour.
However, when it fails, you destroy your credibility and undermine your social standing,” he said.
He added that although there are genuine prophets, some individuals merely try their luck.
“We have genuine prophets, but there are fake ones who only try their luck just like a lottery. They observe how others prophesy about political issues and then do the same, hoping that if it works in their favour, they will gain rewards from those they prophesied about,” he explained.
According to Bishop Bonegas, many such prophets are motivated by hunger, the desire for fame, and favour from politicians. He further criticised what he termed “banker-to-banker” prophecies, noting that when these predictions fail, Ghanaians often lump both genuine and fake prophets together and brand them as fraudulent.
The Bishop, however, offered a nuanced perspective, stating that a failed prophecy does not necessarily mean the prophet is fake, as some spiritual outcomes can be altered.
“I admit that there are fake prophets; however, some genuine men of God can prophesy about issues and those prophecies may be overturned. If you are not careful, that prophet may be wrongly regarded as fake,” he cautioned.
When asked by host Kwabena Agyapong why he refrains from making public political predictions, Bishop Bonegas explained that it is simply not his style.
He revealed that although he often perceives election outcomes in the spiritual realm, he does not disclose them publicly because he has not received divine authorisation to do so.
