The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has called on prophets and religious leaders to exercise restraint and responsibility in the delivery of prophecies, particularly those related to politics and national events.

In a statement issued on February 24, 2026, the Council expressed concern about the increasing number of prophecies surrounding political contests in the country, citing the recent presidential primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as an example.

According to the Council, several individuals publicly issued prophecies predicting different outcomes of the contest that eventually saw former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia re-elected as the party’s flagbearer.

While some prophets predicted the outcome correctly, others did not, raising what the Council described as an important theological concern.

“How can the same God reveal different outcomes of the same event to different prophets?” the Council questioned, warning that such contradictions could create the impression that God is inconsistent or indecisive.

The CCG further cautioned that if the nature and outcomes of political prophecies are not carefully examined, they risk undermining public trust in religion and portraying God as concerned only about election outcomes rather than broader national issues such as governance, socio-economic justice and the wellbeing of citizens.

The Council, however, acknowledged the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, noting that citizens have the right to practise and manifest their religious beliefs.

It stressed, however, that such freedoms must be exercised responsibly to avoid creating fear, panic or social unrest.

According to the statement, Ghanaian law does not permit the use of religion as a tool for fear-mongering or incitement.

It cited Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), which criminalises the publication of false statements, rumours or reports likely to cause fear and alarm or disturb public peace. Offenders may face fines or imprisonment of up to five years.

The Council also referenced provisions in the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), which prohibits the transmission of false or misleading information through electronic platforms if it is likely to cause panic or public alarm.

The CCG noted that it does not have oversight over all prophets in the country, as many are not affiliated with major ecumenical bodies such as the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) and the National Association of Charismatic and Christian Churches (NACCC).

Nevertheless, the Council warned that prophets who publish misleading prophecies capable of generating fear or panic could face potential legal consequences.

The Council therefore urged religious leaders to promote sound doctrine that fosters peace, tolerance, ethical values and patriotism.

It also encouraged prophetic voices to focus on confronting societal challenges such as corruption, nepotism, intolerance and poor governance, rather than making sensational predictions.

The statement further called on Christians observing Lent and Muslims observing Ramadan to use the sacred period for reflection on how to advance socio-economic justice and national prosperity.

According to the Council, responsible religious leadership must contribute to building a morally grounded and united society rather than spreading messages that create confusion or fear.

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