Archbishop Duncan-Williams Endorses Proposal for Prophets to Submit Prophecies for Review Before Public Releas
he General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has publicly thrown his weight behind a directive by Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, that prophets should submit their prophecies for review before making them public.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Point of View on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the respected charismatic leader described the proposal as biblically sound, responsible, and necessary to safeguard believers from misleading, fear-inducing, or sensational messages.
“I agreed with it. It was a good thing because the Bible says let two prophesy and let the others judge. It means that we have the right to judge prophecy. We have the right to do due diligence about prophecy,” Archbishop Duncan-Williams stated.
He emphasised that all prophecy is conditional — even major biblical prophecies — and must be carefully examined, especially when they carry implications for national life, politics, or public safety.
“That aside, every prophecy must be subjected to due diligence and also understand that God operates in twos. Once we have been told, twice we have heard that all power belongs to God. Then at the mouth of two and three witnesses, every word is established,” he explained, referencing scriptural principles of confirmation and accountability (e.g., Deuteronomy 19:15, 1 Corinthians 14:29).
The proposal from Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, who coordinates interfaith and ecumenical affairs under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, seeks to promote greater responsibility in prophetic ministry. It aims to curb sensationalism, prevent public panic, and ensure declarations affecting national discourse undergo proper vetting.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams called on religious leaders to educate their congregations on discernment, root prophetic ministry firmly in Scripture, and prioritise messages that build up the nation rather than sow confusion or fear.
His endorsement carries significant weight within Ghana’s charismatic and Pentecostal circles, where prophetic utterances — particularly around elections, national events, and leadership — have become increasingly prominent and sometimes divisive in recent years.
The statement aligns with broader calls from the Christian Council of Ghana and other faith bodies for ethical restraint, theological soundness, and accountability in public prophetic declarations.
As the nation approaches another election cycle and heightened political activity, the discussion on responsible prophecy is expected to intensify, with religious leaders, civil society, and policymakers engaging on how best to balance spiritual freedom with public order and national cohesion.
