The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged religious leaders to focus on fostering national unity and avoid making predictions that could threaten Ghana’s peace and stability as the December elections draw near.
This call was made on November 29, 2024, during the annual prayer gathering in Kumasi, where the Chief of Sewua, Nana Kwaku Amankwa Sarkodie, spoke on behalf of the Asantehene.
He emphasized the need for religious leaders to use their platforms to unite Ghanaians, rather than spread prophecies or messages that may incite fear, tension, or division.
“Religious leaders have a crucial role to play in maintaining the peace and stability of our nation,” Nana Sarkodie said.
“Otumfuo believes that promoting harmony and encouraging citizens to live peacefully should be prioritized over making predictions that can destabilize the nation.”
The Asantehene also called on Ghanaians to disregard false prophecies and inflammatory statements as the country prepares for the upcoming elections, urging citizens to place national interest above partisanship.
The annual prayer gathering was attended by various religious leaders, traditional authorities, and government representatives, all of whom shared the sentiment that peace and unity must be safeguarded during this crucial period.
He emphasized the need for vigilance in protecting the country’s peace, particularly during the election season.
“Ghanaians must focus on what unites us and ignore divisive and false prophecies,” he stated.
The Asantehene’s message comes as a timely reminder of the role of both citizens and religious leaders in maintaining a stable and harmonious environment during this critical period in the nation’s history.
“We will be going to the polls very soon. Otumfuo said I should tell you some individuals are engaging in false prophecies. Some claim to be making prophecies to favour the New Patriotic Party (NPP), while others also make prophecies to favour the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“They have all forgotten that they have people among their followers who belong to different political parties and also hold different views,” Nana Kwaku Amankwa Sarkodie said.
