Head Pastor of the Rehoboth Network of Churches, Rev. (Capt.) Dr Henry Godson-Afful, has urged the clergy to put their house in order before state authorities are compelled to regulate religious practice.
Speaking on JoyNews’ *Newsfile* on Saturday, August 16, he warned that the credibility of the church was being undermined by sensational prophecies and unverified revelations.
“We must sanitise the system before regulation is forced on us,” Dr Godson-Afful advised, stressing that self-discipline and accountability among faith leaders would help protect the integrity of the church.
He noted that recent developments had fuelled public unease and provided justification for the state to step in.
His advice comes in the wake of a new directive from the Presidential Envoy for the Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations Office, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, requiring that any prophecy or spiritual revelation involving high-profile political leaders, governance, national security or public stability be formally submitted for urgent review.
The directive, issued on Sunday, August 10, followed the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, which claimed eight lives, including Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
Commenting on the matter, Dr Godson-Afful said the growing number of questionable prophecies was tarnishing the reputation of the clergy.
“If we do not take responsibility, others will take it for us. The church must rise to protect its image and its calling,” he said, urging religious leaders to exercise restraint and focus on their core mission of guiding society in truth and integrity.
Presidential Envoy on Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has disclosed that his office has so far received more than 200 prophecies since the directive was issued. However, he noted that only a small number deserve serious attention.
According to him, the majority of the submissions in the aftermath of the tragedy lack credibility.
“By and large, 70–80% is of no substance,” he explained, adding that just about 2–5% may require deeper investigation
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