The National Peace Council (NPC) has called on prophets, evangelists, and Christian leaders to exercise caution and responsibility when delivering prophecies during 31st Watch Night services, warning that careless pronouncements could threaten national peace and social cohesion.
Kwesi Yirenkyi Boateng, NPC’s Public Relations Manager, emphasised the importance of balancing spiritual guidance with sensitivity to public sentiment. “We ought to be cautious and measured in the prophecies that we share,” he stated on Monday, 29 December 2025, noting that national interest and peaceful coexistence should take precedence over sensationalism.
He illustrated his point using a biblical example, explaining how Prophet Nathan delivered a sensitive message to King David allegorically, highlighting that prophecies can be shared without inciting fear or social instability.
Boateng further noted that Ghana has made significant strides in religious tolerance and democratic stability, which careless end-of-year messages could undermine, particularly during heightened emotions around New Year celebrations.
He urged faith leaders to ensure their messages inspire hope, unity, and moral responsibility, reinforcing that prophecies and sermons should strengthen social harmony, encourage positive contributions to national development, and avoid creating unnecessary anxiety.
The NPC’s appeal complements ongoing calls from civil society and government institutions for measured and responsible religious communication, especially during nationally sensitive periods, to preserve Ghana’s reputation as a peaceful and stable democracy.
