KEY POINTS
- Over 200 prophecies submitted after crash.
- Only a fraction deemed worth reviewing.
- Role includes major interfaith collaborations.
Ghana’s presidential envoy on interfaith and ecumenical relations says his job is not about chasing visions and dreams.
Elvis Afriyie Ankrah said his office’s work reaches well beyond assessing prophecies, despite a recent surge in predictions after a helicopter crash that killed eight people.
Ghana interfaith envoy downplays prophecy focus
Afriyie Ankrah said more than 200 prophecies have been submitted in recent weeks, but only a small percentage will be reviewed. “By and large, 70 to 80 percent is of no substance,” he said. “Maybe 2–3–5 percent may deserve some further probe.”
Reviewing sensitive predictions in private
The envoy explained that some prophets claimed they foresaw the crash, prompting the need for private reporting channels such as a dedicated WhatsApp line and email. He urged religious leaders to avoid publicising sensitive predictions that could spark security concerns.
Ghana interfaith envoy stresses broader mandate
Afriyie Ankrah said his role includes partnerships with ECOWAS, the African Union, the United Nations and religious bodies of various faiths to promote unity. “Religion constitutes over 90 percent of the population,” he said. “It’s critical in society, and governance must engage it.”
