The Believers Worship Center's prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah is making headlines again. His pre-election discussions with John Mahama (NDC) and Dr. Bawumia (NPP), the two front-runners for president, created a lot of online buzz. His most recent statement, made after the election, has now generated even more discussion.
"I am the eighth generational prophet, the eighth born on both my mother's and father's sides, and the party that won the election was in the eighth place on the ballot," Duah said during a recent sermon. Since 2008, I have been aware of what would occur, and I am aware of what will occur over the following sixteen years. He clarified that this was a prophecy that was predetermined by God and that he had been aware of since 2008 but was unable to fully reveal to the world prior to the election. He bases his argument on numerology, connecting the NDC's ballot place to his own birth order. However, this explanation has generated a lot of social media debate, with some people expressing disbelief and others seeing it as evidence of his prophetic skills.



This occurrence, in my opinion, emphasizes an important point: religion and political forecasts and prophecies should be kept apart. Combining political politics with spiritual counseling can cause division and eventually damage both parties' reputation. It would be much more advantageous if religious leaders concentrated on their primary spiritual mission, free from political endorsements or prophecies, and let their followers freely discuss political matters according to their own consciences rather than being influenced by statements made within their house of worship. To preserve the integrity of both, spiritual leadership and political involvement must be kept distinct.