Accra: Founder and Senior Pastor of Dashen Ministries, Apostle Nat Opare Yeboah, has criticised the growing practice of publicly announcing prophecies about presidents and other high-profile personalities, insisting that genuine prophetic messages intended for national leaders should be delivered privately and respectfully.
According to Ghana Web, the preacher conveyed his thoughts during an interview with media personality MzGee on Behind the Pulpit. He emphasized that prophets who claim to receive divine revelations about public office holders have a responsibility to ensure that such messages are delivered directly to the intended recipients instead of using church services or social media as the primary platform. "If God gives you a message for the president, you have to go to him," Apostle Nat asserted, underscoring the role of the prophet as a messenger.
His remarks arise amidst ongoing debates over prophecies concerning Ghana's political leaders and other prominent figures, many of which are broadcast during church services and later circulate widely on social media. Apostle Nat argued that God is capable of facilitating an opportunity for a prophet to meet a leader whenever a revelation carries urgent national significance. "If it is a pressing issue for God, He will make a way for you to deliver the message," he said.
The clergyman further noted that publicly calling on presidents or other senior officials to visit churches before receiving prophetic messages reflects a misunderstanding of biblical order and spiritual responsibility. "There are authorities that deserve honour," he stated. To support his position, Apostle Nat referenced the biblical account of the Prophet Nathan, who approached King David with wisdom and respect before delivering a divine message.
In contrast, he described the ministry of John the Baptist, who openly rebuked King Herod and faced dire consequences. "He publicly confronted Herod, and his head was cut off," Apostle Nat explained, using this example to illustrate the potential repercussions of disregarding established authority when conveying sensitive messages.
Apostle Nat also questioned the practice of prophets publicly declaring after national tragedies that they had prayed for certain public officials who survived. He challenged prophets to ensure that vital messages reach those who need them, rather than celebrating fulfilled predictions involving death or disaster. "You don't become powerful because you prophesied someone's death and it happened," he stated.
Reaffirming his belief in the prophetic ministry, Apostle Nat emphasized that prophetic gifts carry as much responsibility as they do privilege. He urged prophets to pursue humility, wisdom, and proper communication channels, especially when revelations concern national leaders or matters of public interest. The true measure of prophetic ministry, he concluded, is not public attention but faithful obedience to God's instructions and respect for both spiritual and civil authority.