Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has thrown his support behind the call for religious leaders to formally share prophecies and spiritual insights of national importance with the government.
Speaking to ABC News GH, Mr. Acquah said “all the better nations have been run with the support of prophets” and stressed that the role should not be mocked or trivialized.
“I think it is a serious office that must be looked into,” he stated, urging the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations to take time to explain its functions to the public.
“I believe that we need such an office,” he said adding that objectives of the office must be checked to avoid abuse of power.
His comments follow a statement issued on Sunday, August 10, by the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations on behalf of President John Mahama.
The statement, signed by Presidential Envoy Elvis Afriyie Ankra, called on religious leaders across Ghana to channel sensitive revelations and prophecies directly to his office for urgent review and possible escalation.
According to the office, any prophecy or spiritual insight with implications for high-profile political leaders, governance, national security, or public stability should be formally relayed through provided contact channels, including an email address and phone number.
The statement expressed “heartfelt appreciation” to churches and other religious bodies for their “unwavering spiritual support, intercessory prayers, and sustained leadership in promoting peace, moral integrity, and national unity.”
It emphasized the indispensable role of faith leaders in Ghana’s spiritual and civic life and sought closer collaboration between them and government structures.
Mr. Afriyie Ankra also appealed for “intense prayers” in the wake of a recent tragic accident that claimed the lives of government officials, military personnel, and members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He urged prayers for “the President of the Republic, President John Mahama, the Government and all State institutions, the bereaved families, and the entire nation of Ghana,” describing the incident as a national tragedy that demands collective spiritual and moral support.
