The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) says the growing wave of unverified and sensational prophecies on social media targeting public officials appears to be the main reason behind a recent presidential directive requiring national-level prophecies to be submitted to the presidency for review.
Speaking on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Tuesday, August 12, the General Secretary of GPCC said although the Council has received the letter from President John Dramani Mahama’s office, it is yet to finalise its position.
He stressed that the proliferation of “unguarded statements” in the form of prophecies about high-profile public officers is a worrying trend that must be addressed.
“One can understand where the intention with which the letter is being written, because we have too many unguarded statements in the public domain, containing prophecies and revelations about distinguished public officers and government officials. And I think it is not right, that is not right and that is what I think this letter is intended to cure,” he said.
The directive, issued in a formal statement by Presidential Advisor Mr. Afriyie Ankrah on August 10, 2025, urges all church leaders to submit any prophecy or spiritual message of national relevance to the presidency to ensure “responsibility, discernment, and stewardship over the nation’s destiny.”
While some Ghanaians agree with the move, others have raised concerns about its implications for the separation of church and state.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
