Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has warned that prophets and spiritual leaders who disregard the newly issued national directive on handling prophecies will face intense public scrutiny.
Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, August 11, Mr Afriyie Ankrah clarified that while the directive carries no legal penalties, the “court of public opinion” will act as a powerful deterrent.
“There is nothing like an arrest when they defy the directive, but society will judge them if they don’t obey. They used to complain that they did not have access to victims, and now they have been given access,” he stated.
The directive, issued on Sunday, August 10, by the Office of the Presidential Envoy, instructs religious leaders to submit any prophecy or spiritual revelation of national importance to the envoy’s office for prompt review. It particularly applies to revelations concerning high-profile political figures, governance, national security, and matters that could affect public order and stability.
The move follows a surge of prophecies circulating on social media after the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of eight prominent Ghanaians.
The victims included Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah; Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed; former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye; and NDC Vice-Chairman Samuel Sarpong. Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah also perished in the crash.
On Sunday, August 10, Ghanaians paid their respects to Dr Murtala Muhammed and Muniru Mohammed ahead of a state funeral for all victims, scheduled for Friday, August 15, at the Black Star Square.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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