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Ghana Police Sends Gentle Warning Against Doomsday Prophecies As 2023 Comes To An End
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Ghana Police Sends Gentle Warning Against Doomsday Prophecies As 2023 Comes To An End

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • The Ghana Police Service has issued a gentle warning against doomsday prophecies ahead of year's end
  • This came after it observed its Prophecy Communication Compliance Day on December 27
  • In a statement, the police service said the law on the communication of prophecies is still in force

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The Ghana Police Service has issued a gentle warning against doomsday prophecies, which are known to characterise end-of-year religious activities.

In a statement, the police said the law on the communication of prophecies is still in force.

The law prohibits the public communication of doomsday prophecies, particularly deaths and harm.

Police issues warning against doomsday prophecies
IGP Dampare (R) Source: Ghana Police Service
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There are concerns that such prophecies could lead to the breakdown of law and order.

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The police consider December 27 as Prophecy Communication Compliance Day and said they are working with religious institutions to practice their faith within a legal framework.

Prophecies are a feature of several end-of-year church activities in Ghana, with some preachers known to have made controversial declarations.

Owusu-Bempah says Kennedy Agyapong will be president of Ghana one day

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported in a separate story that famous preacher Isaac Owusu-Bempah of the Glorious Word Miracle Power Ministries prophesied Kennedy Agyapong's future presidency in Ghana during a November 19, 2023 sermon.

Despite Agyapong's recent loss in the NPP flagbearer bid, Owusu-Bempah insists Agyapong will become president if he maintains good health, fulfils specific conditions, and stays connected with God.

Owusu-Bempah also cautioned the NPP against complacency in the 2024 elections.

Owusu-Bempah claims NPP is in spiritual bondage

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported in a related story that Rev Owusu-Bempah made spiritual revelations about the governing New Patriotic Party ahead of the 2024 elections.

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Owusu-Bempah recounted a dream where divine elements held the elephant symbol of the NPP in a cage and said the NPP needed to take spiritual directions seriously.

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Rev. Owusu-Bempah has said John Mahama no longer has spiritual barriers hindering his presidential bid.

The New Patriotic Party-aligned Owusu-Bempah has previously dismissed Mahama's chances at the presidency.

The preacher said these spiritual barriers hindering John Mahama were in place before the 2020 elections.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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