Prophet Isaac Ofosuhene Gyimah, founder of the Captain Jesus Prayer House, has cautioned against attaching spirituality to elections, stating that voting is a physical act, not a spiritual exercise.
Speaking on Nkosuo Nsem Show on Plan B FM with host Kofi Sakyi, he emphasized the importance of keeping religious influences separate from political processes.
“There’s no spirituality attached to elections. Voting is done physically, so why do we associate it with spirituality?” he queried. According to the Prophet, associating elections with spirituality can mislead people, particularly when religious leaders make predictions about election outcomes.
He criticized pastors who predict the results of elections, warning that such actions can have unintended consequences on their congregants.
“It’s not good for pastors to predict election outcomes because your congregation has their own choices. Such predictions can bring their hopes high or low depending on how the predictions go,” he remarked.
Prophet Isaac also encouraged Christians to participate actively in elections, highlighting the historical precedence of decision-making in human society, even before the advent of organized religion. “Christians are supposed to vote because decision-making existed long before religion,” he noted, urging believers to fulfill their civic duties responsibly.
The Prophet’s comments come at a time when the role of religion in politics continues to generate debate in Ghana and beyond. His message underscores the need for a clear distinction between faith and governance, urging religious leaders to focus on guiding their members spiritually without interfering in political affairs.
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