Resident Minister of The Church of Pentecost at the East Legon Worship Centre (ELWOC), Rev. Prof. Joseph Osafo, has called for restraint, responsibility and regulation in prophetic utterances, particularly during election periods, stressing that God is not the author of confusion or falsehood.
Speaking on ABC in the Morning on Monday, February 2, 2026, Rev. Prof. Osafo cautioned against the increasing politicisation of prophecy in Ghana’s electoral space, arguing that failed or contradictory prophecies attributed to God risk misrepresenting the divine and misleading the public.
“God doesn’t lie and He doesn’t make mistakes,” he stated, adding that when prophecies fail to come to pass, the issue lies not with God but with human interpretation, motivation or excesses within prophetic ministries.
He expressed concern that some churches and prophetic leaders have drifted from their spiritual mandate, noting that the obsession with political predictions during elections has caused some to lose focus on their core mission of preaching salvation, righteousness and moral renewal.
According to him, there is a growing need for regulation and sanity in prophetic ministries, especially when pronouncements have the potential to heighten political tension, misinform congregants or undermine public trust in both religion and democratic processes.
Rev. Prof. Osafo further warned against the misuse of the pulpit for partisan political activity, emphasizing that while the Church cannot be completely detached from national issues, it must remain anchored in the exaltation of God rather than the promotion of political actors.
“The pulpit should not be used for politics,” he said. adding that “when one uses it for politics, it should be done in the exaltation of God and not man.”
He urged Christian leaders to exercise discernment, humility and accountability, particularly during elections, and encouraged believers to anchor their faith in God’s word rather than sensational prophecies tied to electoral outcomes.
