2026 National Day of Prayer: 'Prayer alone will not develop Ghana' — Apostle Nyamekye

The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has urged politicians to reject superstition and politically motivated prophecies, calling instead for long-term planning and visionary leadership to drive Ghana's sustainable development.

Speaking at the 2026 National Day of Prayer in Accra on Wednesday, July 1, Apostle Nyamekye said Ghana's progress would depend on deliberate planning, responsible governance and strong institutions rather than election-cycle promises and spiritual predictions.

According to him, the country's development agenda must extend beyond successive governments, with policies designed to serve future generations instead of short-term political interests.

He expressed concern over what he described as the increasing influence of superstition and politically aligned prophecies during election periods, arguing that such practices divert attention from addressing the country's pressing developmental challenges.

Apostle Nyamekye urged Ghanaians to shift national discourse away from predictions about electoral outcomes and focus instead on building institutions capable of sustaining economic and social progress.

"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 said.

The Pentecost Chairman also challenged political leaders to govern beyond campaign manifestos, stressing that leadership should be guided by a long-term national vision rather than promises crafted to win elections.

He noted that planning exclusively around Ghana's four-year electoral cycle has undermined the country's ability to achieve lasting development, insisting that governments must pursue policies that outlive political administrations.

Despite acknowledging the nation's economic and governance challenges, Apostle Nyamekye expressed confidence in Ghana's future, assuring citizens that there is hope for the country.

He said while prayer remains essential, it must be accompanied by discipline, responsibility and purposeful action if Ghana is to realise its development aspirations.

"God has not abandoned Ghana," he said, adding that meaningful national transformation would require both faith and a collective commitment to responsible leadership and long-term planning.