Apostle Opoku Nyinah condemns Election related Prophecies

The immediate past Chairman of the Pentecost Church of Ghana, Apostle Professor Opoku Nyinah, has issued a caution to pastors and prophets in the country, advising them to keep their election-related prophecies private to avoid inciting unrest ahead of the 2024 general elections.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, October 8, Apostle Opoku Nyinah, reflected on the growing trend of public prophecies predicting different electoral outcomes, warning that such declarations could create instability and bring “disrepute to the name of God.”

His statement comes in the wake of a forum organized by the National Peace Council of Ghana, which sought to encourage responsible handling of prophetic messages as the nation prepares for a high-stakes election season.

During the forum, Apostle Opoku Nyinah, who served as the facilitator, addressed concerns raised by a prophet about the perceived disrespect shown by politicians towards pastors, despite their involvement during election years.

In response, the renowned clergyman pointed to the contradictions among some pastors’ prophecies as a potential cause for this issue.

“It is not uncommon for one pastor to prophesy that a candidate from one party will win, while another pastor claims the victory of an opposing candidate. This kind of contradiction brings disrepute to the name of God and creates confusion,” he wrote.

He added that publicizing these predictions only serves to fuel instability, warning that the current climate of prophecy surrounding the 2024 elections could lead to dangerous consequences.

Apostle Nyinah noted that, at present, two major streams of prophecies have emerged: one predicting a win for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer and another for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate.

He expressed concern that these conflicting prophecies not only divide the nation but also embolden political figures to align themselves with prophets whose predictions favor them.

“When politicians hear prophecies in their favour, they often align themselves with the prophets, celebrating favourable predictions. It is natural for people to gravitate toward good news about themselves,” he remarked.

Apostle Nyinah warned that this trend could lead to confusion and disgrace after the elections, stating, “When two divergent prophecies are given, one is bound to fail, and in the current climate, this creates division and instability. What will happen to our nation after the election if this continues?”

In his call to action, the former Pentecost Church leader urged his fellow clergy to refrain from making divisive public prophecies.

He also appealed to flagbearers and citizens not to rely on prophetic messages when making electoral decisions.

“I also urge political flagbearers and politicians not to cling to these predictions but to continue their campaigns with integrity, trusting that God’s will for their lives will unfold in His time. Finally, I encourage all Ghanaians not to rely on prophecies when casting their votes,” he stated.

Source: Isaac Donkor Distinguished || modernghana