Ghana needs long-term vision, not election-cycle politics — Apostle Nyamekye

The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has called on Politicians to abandon superstition, politically driven prophecies and short-term governance, urging the nation to adopt long-term planning as the foundation for sustainable development.

Speaking at the 2026 National Day of Prayer in Accra on Wednesday, July 1, Apostle Nyamekye said Ghana’s progress depends on deliberate planning and responsible leadership rather than reliance on election-cycle promises and spiritual predictions, urging the country to “settle down” and build strong institutions capable of sustaining national growth.

He expressed concern over what he described as the growing influence of superstition and politically aligned prophecies during election seasons, arguing that such practices distract the nation from meaningful development.

According to him, national conversations should shift from predicting electoral outcomes to addressing the structural challenges confronting the country.

The Pentecost Chairman also challenged political leaders to govern beyond campaign manifestos, insisting that leadership should be driven by a long-term vision instead of promises designed to win elections.

He noted that planning exclusively around four-year electoral cycles has prevented Ghana from achieving lasting progress.

Apostle Nyamekye maintained that Ghana’s development agenda should reflect the country’s future beyond successive governments, stressing that national policies must outlive political administrations.

“You see, when we don’t move away from superstition and the calendar, we will never settle down. When it is about elections, prophets rise, and the one who is able to give the most accurate prophecy depending on which side of the political divide they lean sometimes gets honourably rewarded. And who doesn’t want that honour? But let’s move this nation away from the calendar and superstition,” he urged.

Despite the country’s challenges, he expressed optimism about Ghana’s future, assuring citizens that there is hope for the nation.

He said God has not abandoned Ghana but emphasised that prayer alone would not guarantee development unless it is accompanied by discipline, responsibility and purposeful action.