31st watch night: Be measured in communicating prophecies- NPC

The National Peace Council (NPC) has renewed its call on prophets, evangelists and other Christian leaders to exercise restraint and responsibility in delivering prophecies during 31st Watch Night services, warning that unguarded pronouncements could threaten national peace and social cohesion.

Speaking on Monday, December 29, 2025, the Public Relations Manager of the NPC, Kwesi Yirenkyi Boateng, said religious leaders must be cautious and measured in their messages, particularly at the end of the year when emotions and expectations are heightened.

He urged faith leaders to place national interest and peaceful coexistence above sensationalism, noting that while prophecy is central to Christian worship, the manner in which it is communicated is crucial.

He cited the biblical example of Prophet Nathan’s approach in confronting King David, explaining that sensitive messages can be delivered thoughtfully without provoking fear or instability.

“I think with respect to Prophet Nathan telling David about his sins, which he committed with Uriah and all those things, Prophet Nathan put it allegorically, and then he confronted David nicely. Prophecies should come, but we need to see how we deliver these prophecies so that they won’t disturb the peaceful coexistence. It won’t disturb or unnecessarily exacerbate the tension in the country,” he explained on Citi FM.

Mr. Boateng noted that Ghana has made significant progress in promoting religious tolerance and democratic stability, warning that careless end-of-year prophecies could undermine these gains.

He therefore appealed to Christian leaders to be deliberate and thoughtful in their public messages as the country prepares to usher in the new year.

“We should be measured in how we communicate these prophecies to each other or to the country, especially on 31st [December, 2025], that we will still have our country intact. This is our plea to Christians and our prophets,” he said.

Mr. Boateng added that religious messages should promote peace, unity and moral responsibility, stressing that faith leaders wield significant influence and must use their platforms to inspire hope rather than spread fear.

The NPC’s appeal adds to similar calls by civil society organisations and state institutions for responsible religious communication during nationally sensitive periods to safeguard Ghana’s peace and stability.