The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on Ghanaians to disregard false prophecies that could threaten the nation’s peace and stability as the December elections approach.
Speaking on behalf of the Asantehene during the annual prayer gathering on November 29, the Chief of Sewua, Nana Kwaku Amankwa Sarkodie, urged religious leaders to prioritize promoting national unity rather than making predictions that might incite tension or conflict.
He emphasized the need for vigilance in protecting the country’s peace, particularly during the election season. “Ghanaians must focus on what unites us and ignore divisive and false prophecies,” he stated.
The Asantehene’s message comes as a timely reminder of the role of both citizens and religious leaders in maintaining a stable and harmonious environment during this critical period in the nation’s history.
“We will be going to the polls very soon. Otumfuo said I should tell you some individuals are engaging in false prophecies. Some claim to be making prophecies to favour the New Patriotic Party (NPP), while others also make prophecies to favour the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“They have all forgotten that they have people among their followers who belong to different political parties and also hold different views,” Nana Kwaku Amankwa Sarkodie said.
The annual prayer gathering also included intercessions for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party.
Meanwhile, schoolchildren in Kumasi have taken to the streets to advocate for peace, highlighting the need for harmony during the electoral period.
These calls for peace have intensified following the signing of a peace pact by political parties, reaffirming their commitment to a peaceful election.
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