Member of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) legal and communications team, Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, has called for a coordinated approach to handling prophecies that touch on matters of national security, urging religious leaders to exercise wisdom and responsibility in delivering such revelations.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, August 11, he acknowledged the role of prophets in offering spiritual direction but warned against the influence of false prophecies, especially in moments of national distress.
“In as much as prophets give direction, we also know that there are some false prophets; that is why we need to sanitise. I am happy that it is being coordinated now, and once it is coordinated, what needs to be done to avert it will be done,” he said.
His comments come after the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, urged religious leaders to formally submit any prophecy or spiritual insight of national significance for urgent review.
Mr. Adawudu also expressed confidence in the military and the presidency to investigate and address all concerns arising from the recent helicopter crash, which has sparked a wave of public speculation.
“I have full trust in the military and the presidency, and so they will want to find out and bring closure. Everybody should be rest assured that all issues that are being raised will be looked at, and I am sure that if there is need for collaboration, government will do that,” he assured.
The call for coordination follows a flurry of prophetic declarations after the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District, which claimed the lives of eight people, including top government officials and military personnel.
The August 6 crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region claimed the lives of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation; Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate; and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Also on board were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, all of whom perished.
Dr. Murtala Muhammed and Muniru Mohammed have since been buried, with an inter-denominational state funeral for all the victims set for Friday, August 15, at the Black Star Square.
Meanwhile the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations have urged religious leaders to formally submit any prophecy or spiritual insight of national significance for urgent review
