Public commentators have raised concerns over the growing abuse of religious prophecy in Ghana’s political space, urging citizens to exercise discernment and resist manipulation by self-styled prophets.
Speaking during a panel discussion on Joy News, A Senior Researcher at Kumasi Technical University (KTU), Professor Smart Sarpong cautioned against the blanket condemnation of prophecy while acknowledging that abuses within the system must be addressed.
According to him, guidance and discernment are not limited to religious leaders alone, noting that professionals such as doctors also rely on judgment and inner conviction in their work.
“When you hear advice from anybody, understand that God can speak to all of us in different ways,” he said, adding that the focus should be on reducing abuses rather than discrediting faith entirely.
Prof. Sarpong further stressed the need to separate religion and ethnicity from politics, warning that their continued fusion poses risks to national cohesion.
“When it comes to politics, we must try as much as possible to take out ethnicity and religion,” he emphasized.
Adding her voice to the discussion, lawyer and governance advocate Victoria Bright said while she believes in prophecy and miracles as a Christian, discernment remains critical.
“I believe in prophecies and I believe in miracles, but we have to be discerning,” she stated, warning against blind loyalty to so-called spiritual leaders.
Ms. Bright condemned individuals who, under the guise of prophecy, manipulate vulnerable people for personal gain, describing such actions as a disservice to Christianity, highlighting “We now have prophets who claim to specialize in elections, court cases and land matters. For God’s sake, we need to be very careful.”
She noted that many of these practices have been commercialized, often targeting the poor and vulnerable in society, lamenting “The little means people need to feed their families are being extracted by these so-called prophets.”
Ms. Bright encouraged believers to develop a personal relationship with God rather than relying solely on intermediaries, reminding Christians of the core message of faith.
“If you are a Christian and believe in Jesus Christ, then the whole point of the resurrection is to allow us to communicate directly with God,” she explained.
She concluded by urging Ghanaians to remain vigilant, thoughtful and spiritually discerning, particularly during politically charged periods when religious messages can easily be weaponized.
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