The National Peace Council (NPC) has renewed its appeal to prophets, evangelists, and other Christian leaders to exercise restraint and responsibility in the delivery of prophecies during 31st Watch Night services.
The NPC further warned that unguarded religious pronouncements could threaten national peace and social cohesion.
“I believe the level we have gotten to as a nation, we all understand what it means with the directive the former IGP gave. But be that as it may, we ought to also be cautious and measured in the prophecies that we share,” the Public Relations Manager of the National Peace Council, Kwesi Yirenkyi Boateng, stated on Monday, December 29, 2025.
He underscored the need for religious leaders to place national interest and peaceful coexistence above sensationalism, particularly during the spiritually significant end‑of‑year services.
Mr Boateng noted that while prophecy remains a central element of Christian worship and biblical tradition, the manner of its communication is critical.
He referenced a biblical example to illustrate how sensitive messages can be delivered without provoking fear or social 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.
According to the NPC spokesperson, Ghana has made significant progress in nurturing religious tolerance and democratic stability, and careless end‑of‑year prophecies risk undermining that progress, especially at a time when emotions and expectations are high.
He therefore urged 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 further emphasised that religious messages should serve as instruments of national development rather than sources of anxiety. He stressed that faith leaders wield enormous influence and must use their platforms to inspire hope, unity, and moral responsibility.
According to him, prophecies and sermons delivered during Watch Night services should encourage peace, strengthen social harmony, and motivate citizens to contribute positively to Ghana’s growth, instead of spreading fear or heightening public anxiety.
The National Peace Council’s appeal adds to ongoing calls from civil society organisations and state institutions for responsible religious communication, particularly during nationally sensitive periods, to safeguard Ghana’s longstanding reputation as a peaceful and stable democracy.
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