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Directive on national prophecies will help identify fake and true ones – Afriyie Ankrah
The Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations in the Office of the President, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has dismissed claims that the recent directive for prophets and other clergy to channel prophecies of national interest to his office will encourage fake prophecies.
He said, on the contrary, the measure would help manage the system by categorising fake prophecies from genuine ones and prevent fear and panic in the country.
This follows a directive issued on August 10th, 2025, to all ecumenical heads, urging church leaders to ensure that any prophecy concerning high-profile political leaders, governance, national security, or public stability was formally relayed to the Office of the Presidential Envoy for urgent review.
Mr. Afriyie Ankrah said the move was to promote responsibility, discernment, and stewardship over the nation’s destiny.
He noted that while harmless prophecies could be freely shared, cautionary ones should be handled carefully to avoid unnecessary public apprehension.
He added that his office had already engaged several prophets privately to encourage cooperation and expressed confidence that genuine men and women of God would comply with the process.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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President Mahama thanks Ghanaians for support after helicopter crash tragedy
President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the government have expressed deep gratitude to Ghanaians and the international community for the support shown following the helicopter crash of August 6, which claimed eight lives, including two ministers of state.
In a message issued by the Presidency on Monday, the President said the nation was moved by the outpouring of condolences, solidarity, and practical assistance offered during the period of mourning.
He noted that the sympathy messages, attendance at the state funeral, and acts of kindness towards the bereaved families brought comfort in a difficult time.
The statement commended individuals, security personnel, and corporate organisations that worked to ensure that the victims were given what it described as a “dignified and befitting Ghanaian burial.”
“As we return to the duties of resetting Ghana and building the Ghana we want, let us remain united in prayer, comfort one another, and continue to support the families affected by this tragedy,” the statement said.
The President in the statement prayed for the souls of the departed to rest in eternal peace.
Following the conclusion of the state funeral and the burial of all eight victims, the Chief of Staff has directed that flags at public buildings, which had been flown at half-mast in mourning, be restored to full mast with immediate effect.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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President Mahama grants 998 prisoners amnesty
President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to 998 prisoners serving various jail terms across prisons in the country.
The gesture is upon the recommendation of the Prisons Service Council and in consultation with the Council of State and in accordance with Article 72(1) of the Constitution.
A statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in Accra yesterday said the number is out of a total of 1,014 recommended.
Per the statement, 87 persons who were sentenced to death will now be commuted to life imprisonment whiles 51 prisoners who were on life sentence will now have to serve 20 years.
First time offenders to be granted pardon are 787, seriously ill, 33, over 70 years irrespective of offence 36, nursing mothers, 2 and petitions, 2.
BY JULIUS YAO PETETSI
