The Acting CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has addressed criticism surrounding a directive that all prophecies and spiritual insights be delivered to the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations.
Speaking to the development on TV3s New Day on August 11, he said that oppose to the belief that the presidency is seeking to gag prophets from declaring prophecies, it is rather to help the properly engage the religious and clergy to collaboratively avert any bad happenings.
The directive is not an attempt to gag prophets or limit prophecies. It is an avenue to filter such activities, he said.
The directive which was shared by the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations on August 10, 2025, said, On behalf of the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, and the Office of the Presidential Envoy, I extend heartfelt appreciation to you and your various denominations for your unwavering spiritual support, intercessory prayers, and sustained leadership in promoting peace, moral integrity, and national unity. Your role in Ghana’s spiritual and civic life remains indispensable.
As part of strengthening national coordination on spiritual matters, especially in these times of uncertainty and complexity, we kindly encourage you to inform all Prophets, Men and Women of God under your oversight that any prophecy or spiritual insight of a national nature, especially those with implications for high-profile political leaders, governance, national security, or public stability should be formally relayed to the Office of the Presidential Envoy for urgent review and appropriate escalation. This is in the spirit of responsibility, discernment, and stewardship over the nation’s destiny.
His remarks fall on the back of some viral prophecies on the tragic helicopter accident on Wednesday, August 6, that claimed the lives of the Minister of Defence Dr Edward Omane Boamah.
Also on board were Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; a former Ashanti Regional Minister Samuel Sarpong; Muniru Limuna (Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator); and Samuel Aboagye, a former Parliamentary Candidate.
The crew members were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
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