The National Peace Council has cautioned prophets, evangelists, and other religious leaders to be measured in their prophecies during the 31st December Watch Night or Crossover services.
According to the National Peace Council, while prophetic messages remain part of religious practice, they must be communicated responsibly to avoid inciting fear, panic or unnecessary tension, particularly during
moments such as end of year crossover services.
In previous years, the Ghana Police Service, under the leadership of former Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, consistently warned religious leaders against doom prophecies that could create fear and panic among the public.
Speaking to Citi News and monitored by NewsDesksGH, the Public Relations Manager of the National Peace Council, Kwesi Yirenkyi Boateng, stressed that religious pronouncements must not threaten national peace or disrupt the country’s peaceful coexistence.
“I believe the level we have gotten to as a nation, we all understand what it means with the directive the former IGP gave. But be that as it may, we ought to also be cautious and measured in the prophecies that we share,” he said.
Drawing from biblical examples, Mr. Boateng explained that even difficult messages could be delivered wisely and without provoking panic.
“I think with respect to Prophet Nathan telling David about his sins, he committed with Uriah and all those things, Prophet Nathan put it allegorically, and then he confronted David nicely,” he noted.
He emphasised that the issue was not the act of prophesying itself, but rather the manner in which such prophecies are delivered to the public.
“Prophecies should come, but we need to see how we deliver these prophecies so that they won’t disturb the peaceful coexistence. It won’t disturb or unnecessarily exacerbate the tension in the country,” he said.
“We should be measured in how we communicate these prophecies to each other or to the country, especially on 31st, that we will still have our country intact. This is our plea to Christians and our prophets,” he added.
