Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised Ghanaians to disregard false prophecies that could jeopardise the nation’s peace and stability ahead of the December 2024 elections.Delivering the Asantehene’s message at the annual prayer gathering on November 29, the Chief of Sewua, Nana Kwaku Amankwa Sarkodie, called on religious leaders to focus on fostering national unity rather than making predictions that could incite tension or chaos.

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He further stressed the importance of vigilance in safeguarding the country’s peace, particularly during the election period.“Ghanaians must focus on what unites us and ignore divisive and false prophecies,” he stated.The Asantehene’s message comes as a timely reminder of the role of both citizens and religious leaders in maintaining a stable and harmonious environment during this critical period in the nation’s history.

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“We will be going to the polls very soon. Otumfuo said I should tell you some individuals are engaging in false prophecies.

claim to be making prophecies to favour the New Patriotic Party (NPP), while others also make prophecies to favour the National Democratic Congress (NDC).“They have all forgotten that they have people among their followers who belong to different political parties and also

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hold different views,” Nana Kwaku Amankwa Sarkodie said.The annual prayer gathering also featured intercessory prayers for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party.Meanwhile, schoolchildren in Kumasi took to the streets to advocate for peace, emphasising the importance of unity during the electoral period.

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These calls for peace have gained momentum following the signing of a peace pact by political parties, reaffirming their commitment to ensuring a peaceful election.

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