Samuel Koku Anyidoho is a member of the NDC
Samuel Koku Anyidoho has taken a bold stance against the growing influence of electoral prophecies in Ghanaian politics, particularly regarding presidential elections.
His comments in a recent discussion on Oman FM were aimed at the increasing trend of political leaders and parties seeking divine predictions to guide their campaigns.
According to Anyidoho, while it is not unusual for prophets to claim divine insight, the significance of these prophecies in the political realm should not be overestimated.
Anyidoho highlighted that when God speaks to His prophets, they must relay His message to their followers. However, he expressed concern over how some prophecies have been used in the political arena, especially when they seem to favour specific candidates or parties.
“When God reveals His will to His servants, it is their responsibility to deliver the message, but that doesn’t mean we should treat these predictions as gospel truth in politics,” he explained. Anyidoho’s remarks reflect a growing scepticism about the role of prophecies in influencing political outcomes.
The former NDC Deputy General Secretary also touched on a recent development involving Reverend Owusu Bempah, a well-known pastor who has had a history of supporting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) but has recently shifted his focus to predicting success for John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to Anyidoho, Reverend Owusu Bempah contacted NDC’s Sam George to share his divine revelations regarding Mahama’s prospects in the upcoming election. This, he said, is a reflection of the ever-changing dynamics of political alliances, especially as election season approaches.
However, not everyone in the NDC is pleased with Reverend Owusu Bempah’s newfound support for Mahama. Anyidoho pointed out that some young members of the party were visibly upset by the preacher’s involvement, as they felt his actions seemed more about personal gain than genuine support for Mahama’s campaign.
The situation escalated when Mahama, during a recent meeting with clergy members, found himself at the centre of controversy.
“Some of the clergy were upset because they felt Reverend Owusu Bempah turned the meeting into a platform to push his own agenda rather than offering spiritual guidance,” Anyidoho revealed.
While some NDC members view Bempah’s involvement as a welcomed sign of divine favour, others see it as an opportunistic move. Anyidoho’s comments have sparked a debate on the role of prophecy in Ghanaian politics and whether it has the potential to sway public opinion or simply create unnecessary division within political parties.
