Apostle Emmanuel Tettey, the General Secretary of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) and Acting Chairman of the Peace Campaign Planning Committee, has expressed concerns about citizens inundating him with complaints regarding pastors who are prophesying about the upcoming general election on December 7, 2024.
In an interview on an Accra-based station, Apostle Tettey noted that the GPCC is actively addressing these concerns related to election prophecies. He emphasized the council’s commitment to engaging with member churches and ministers to uphold accountability.
“The GPCC has the unique ability to hold prophets accountable, and we’ve done just that,” he stated.
However, he acknowledged that the challenge primarily lies with unaffiliated prophets. “Most of these prophecies come from floating prophets,” he remarked, pointing out the difficulties in monitoring and overseeing individuals outside the GPCC’s jurisdiction.
While the council can ensure accountability among its member churches, it finds it more challenging to regulate non-member churches and individual prophets.
Apostle Tettey highlighted the GPCC’s significant role in Ghana’s societal well-being, representing around 10 million adherents nationwide.
He noted that the Church of Pentecost alone comprises over 3.5 million members, accounting for about 10% of the country’s population.
“Politicians recognize our numbers and often reach out. As spiritual leaders, we have a mandate to care for our citizens, who fill our member churches. National issues directly impact them, making our involvement essential,” he concluded.
