Only 5% of prophecies submitted warrant closer review— Afriyie Ankrah
Presidential Envoy on Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has revealed that his office has received over 200 prophecies since issuing a directive but only a small percentage merit serious consideration.
Following the tragic August 6 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, including two ministers, Mr. Afriyie Ankrah clarified that the Interfaith Office is not solely focused on reviewing prophecies. Its broader mandate includes engaging with international and local religious bodies such as ECOWAS, the African Union, the United Nations, and various faith-based organisations in Ghana.
According to him, about 70–80% of the prophecies lack substance and only around 2–5% might warrant deeper investigation.
The influx of prophetic submissions followed a directive issued on August 10, asking religious leaders to formally submit any revelations relating to national security, political leadership, or public safety for confidential review. The move, he explained, was intended to separate serious spiritual insight from fear-driven or irresponsible speculation.
Mr. Afriyie Ankrah stressed that prophecies with sensitive national security implications should not be broadcast publicly, but rather communicated privately for responsible handling. To facilitate this, the office has established a dedicated WhatsApp line and email address for such submissions.
Citing biblical guidance, he noted that prophecy should be tested and reviewed not accepted blindly. “Testing means there is room for review … There’s a lot that is completely bogus … But there may be a few that have some substance,” he said.
Addressing public misconceptions, he refuted the idea that the newly formed office was created merely to collect prophecies.
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