Most Rev Joseph Osei-Bonsu (L), Rev Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, and Rev Sam Korankye Ankrah
The Presidential envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has urged church leaders to handle prophecies with greater care, a directive that has ignited a national debate over how spiritual revelations should be managed in moments of crisis.
In a statement on Sunday, August 12, 2025, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, asked Christian leaders for their prayers, stressing that their role in nation-building is indispensable.
He stressed that the role of faith leaders in Ghana’s “spiritual and civic life remains indispensable” and hence urged them to channel sensitive revelations directly to his office.
“Any prophecy or spiritual insight of a national nature, especially those with implications for high-profile political leaders, governance, national security, or public stability should be formally relayed to the Office of the Presidential Envoy for urgent review and appropriate escalation,” the statement said.
The appeal comes after some predictions of the disaster by Men of God went viral after the August 6 military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
The directive from the Presidential envoy has ignited mixed reactions from some pastors.
This article chronicles what 3 pastors have said about the directive to share prophecies on national issues.
Most Rev Joseph Osei Bonsu
Former President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Bishop Emeritus of the Konongo-Mampong Catholic Diocese, Most Rev Joseph Osei Bonsu, advised the clergy and prophets in Ghana to exercise restraint when delivering prophecies.
Speaking to Citi News on Monday, August 11, 2025, Most Rev Osei Bonsu stressed that prophets should be discreet and sensitive, particularly when sharing revelations with potentially negative implications.
“If God has revealed something to you, find the right way to go about it. My concern is that these days, most prophecies focus on death or disaster. In the Old Testament, prophets were sent to preach God’s word and guide people to do what is right — they did not constantly prophesy doom and gloom. Our prophets should learn from that,” he said.
Rev Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong
Former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has also criticised the government’s new directive requiring clergy to submit prophecies of national significance for official review.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, he questioned how politicians could assess spiritual revelations, emphasising that such matters should remain within the domain of pastors and church leadership.
“Which people are going to review the prophecy? How does a politician teach pastors what to do? At least, consult the clergy before making a public pronouncement,” he said.
He added that neither the Christian Council nor the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council were consulted.
“Some pastors are also political, so they care more about political affiliation,” he noted.
Rev Sam Korankye Ankrah:
The Founder and Apostle General of Royalhouse Chapel International, Rev Sam Korankye Ankrah, has also expressed worry over the current state of the prophetic ministry in the country.
In a post shared on the social media pages of TV3 on Monday, August 12, 2025, stated, “Apostle General Sam Korankye Ankrah of the Royalhouse Chapel has expressed concern over the current state of prophetic ministry in Ghana, stating that it has shifted towards showmanship and is no longer aligned with biblical principles,” the post read.
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