Presidential Envoy on Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has disclosed that his office has received more than 200 prophecy submissions since a government directive encouraged church leaders to formally report revelations with potential national implications.
However, he revealed that the majority of these prophecies lack substance.
Speaking in the aftermath of the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, Mr Afriyie Ankrah stressed that his office is not limited to prophecy review but has a wider mandate to foster collaboration between Ghana and international faith institutions such as ECOWAS, the African Union, the United Nations, and religious bodies across the country.
“By and large, 70–80% is of no substance,” he explained. “Among the rest, only 2–5% may merit deeper investigation.”
The directive, issued on August 10, sought to regulate the communication of prophecies relating to national security, political leadership, or public stability. It urged faith leaders to submit such revelations privately to the envoy’s office for responsible assessment, rather than releasing them in ways that could stoke fear and insecurity.
To streamline the process, the envoy’s office has set up a dedicated WhatsApp platform and email address for receiving submissions.
He emphasised that sensitive prophecies with security implications must be handled discreetly to avoid unnecessary alarm.
Quoting scripture, Mr Afriyie Ankrah underscored that “the Bible itself encourages the testing of prophecies. Testing means there is room for review … There’s a lot that is completely bogus … but there may be a few that have some substance.”
He also clarified misconceptions about the mandate of his newly established office, stressing that it is not merely a “collector of prophecies”, as portrayed in social media memes and public commentary. Instead, he said, the primary focus is to build harmony among Ghana’s diverse faith communities and strengthen interfaith relations.
Highlighting the significance of religion in Ghana’s national life, the envoy pointed out that over 90% of the population belongs to a faith community. For this reason, he argued, meaningful engagement with religious leaders is critical for governance, peacebuilding, and social cohesion.
“The goal”, he concluded, “is to separate genuine spiritual insight from fear-inducing speculation, while deepening unity and harmony among the faith community.”
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