Mark Ewusi Arkoh, the convener of Election Watch Ghana, has firmly stated that prophecy has no place in the electoral process.
Speaking on International Election Watch during the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primary on Saturday, January 31, 2026, Arkoh urged religious leaders to desist from making political predictions and to stop meddling in affairs outside their spiritual mandate.
Mr Arkoh emphasised a clear preference for science and data over spiritual claims when it comes to determining electoral outcomes.
He noted that prophets should concentrate on their roles as servants of God rather than attempting to influence the political landscape.
He posited that prophecy is no substitute for hard data, suggesting that any individual who allows themselves to be swayed by what he described as “heavy balls of banku-induced prophecies” is not a serious contender.
To illustrate his point, Arkoh referenced the 2024 elections, noting that several prophecies predicting victory for the former Vice President ultimately proved false.
He used this as a cautionary tale, advising any serious individual seeking political office to place far more value on scientific, data-driven information than on spiritual declarations.
“We know that prophecy can work,” he admitted, “but an election is not about prophecy. If somebody has eaten and is satisfied, they should go and find a space to sleep. Their prophecies have no place in our elections.”
He concluded by reinforcing the idea that while faith has its own sphere, the democratic process must remain grounded in reality and objective analysis.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
