Prophets, don’t panic the nation—preach peace, not panic this Watch Night! – NPC
The National Peace Council (NPC) has asked prophets, evangelists, and other Christian leaders to be careful and responsible when they give prophecies during 31st Watch Night services. The NPC also said that religious statements that aren’t protected could put national peace and social cohesion at risk. “I think we’ve reached a point as a country where we all know what the former IGP’s order means. Kwesi Yirenkyi Boateng, the Public Relations Manager of the National Peace Council, said on Monday, December 29, 2025, “But be that as it may, we should also be careful and measured in the prophecies that we share.” He stressed that religious leaders need to put the country’s interests and peaceful coexistence ahead of sensationalism, especially during the spiritually important end-of-year services. Mr. Boateng said that prophecy is still an important part of Christian worship and the Bible, but how it is communicated is very important. He used a story from the Bible to show how sensitive messages can be sent without causing fear or social unrest. “I think Prophet Nathan told David about his sins in a metaphorical way, and then he confronted David in a nice way. Prophecies should happen, but we need to be careful about how we deliver them so that they don’t upset the peace. He told Citi FM that it wouldn’t disturb or make the country’s tensions worse than they already are. The NPC spokesperson said that Ghana has made a lot of progress in promoting religious tolerance and democratic stability. However, careless end-of-year predictions could hurt that progress, especially when people are feeling emotional and hopeful. He told Christian leaders to be careful and thoughtful about what they say in public as the country gets ready for the new year. “We should be careful about how we tell each other or the country these prophecies, especially on December 31, 2025, when we will still have our country.” He said, “This is our plea to Christians and our prophets.” Mr. Boateng also said that religious messages should help the country grow instead of making people worry. He said that faith leaders have a lot of power and should use their platforms to spread hope, unity, and moral responsibility. He said that prophecies and sermons given during Watch Night services should promote peace, strengthen social harmony, and encourage people to do good things for Ghana’s growth, rather than spreading fear or making people more anxious. The National Peace Council’s appeal is just one of many that civil society groups and government agencies have made for responsible religious communication, especially during times that are sensitive to the whole country, to protect Ghana’s long-standing reputation as a peaceful and stable democracy.
