Ghana’s religious landscape has been marred by controversies surrounding “fake prophecies” made by prominent pastors. Here are six instances:
Prophet Nigel Gaisie predicted a woman, specifically Kamala Harris, would win the 2024 US presidential election, which didn’t come to pass.
Bishop Daniel Obinim prophesied deaths of prominent Ghanaians in 2016, claiming God revealed this to him.
Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah prophesied the death of Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu in 2019, sparking outrage.
Evangelist Addai made sensational claims about Ghanaian celebrities and politicians, alleging involvement in secret societies.
Prophet Badu Kobi predicted Ghana’s failure to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and Brazil’s victory in Copa America, both of which proved false.
Prophet Cosmos Walker Affran claimed demons, trees, fish, and birds would vote for Mahama in the 2020 elections and predicted Kennedy Agyapong’s death.
These instances have fueled public debate about the authenticity of prophecies and the role of pastors in Ghana’s religious landscape
