Kwaku Sintim-Misa, known as KSM, a seasoned Ghanaian comedian and media figure, has taken a strong stance against clergymen who frequently predict election outcomes in Ghana, dubbing them “false prophets.”
In a recent video on his YouTube channel, KSM expressed his discontent with these individuals, accusing them of exploiting their congregations for monetary gain through deceptive prophecies. He pointed out that these so-called prophets often announce predictions about presidential elections, which, if they happen to materialize, result in heightened church attendance and financial windfalls for the pastors.
He remarked, “These false prophets also have their own cash-out system, divine cash-out. Their cash out is that they will make fake prophecies about who will be president. Once they make a so-called prophecy that prophecy is fulfilled, their churches are full.
“But they are all fake. The fact that some of the alleged prophecies may come true does not mean that they are righteous. It is fake,” he stated.
KSM emphasized that even if some predictions happen to be accurate, it doesn’t validate the righteousness of the prophets, labeling their actions as insincere.
He likened their practices to a lottery, where the outcomes are unpredictable, yet the prophets are always equipped with justifications for their claims.
“I know many pastors who were not into this prophecy business. But they tell you, when they (the congregation) come, they want you to prophesy. So in order for the pastor to stay in business, they have to do a fake prophecy,” he said.
He also pointed out that some pastors feel compelled to resort to making false prophecies to meet the expectations of their congregations and sustain their ministries.
“I know numerous pastors who didn’t originally engage in prophecy, but they feel the need to deliver prophecies to keep their congregations satisfied and their churches operational,” he noted.
In his closing remarks, KSM called on the Electoral Commission, under Jean Mensa’s leadership, to facilitate a transparent and fair electoral process, free from the shadow of these misleading prophecies.