Member of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) legal and communications team, Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, has stressed the need for a coordinated national approach to handling prophecies that touch on matters of security and governance.
His call follows the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, which claimed eight lives, including two cabinet ministers.
Mr. Adawudu warned that while prophecies may offer spiritual insight, their unrestrained dissemination – especially during periods of national grief – could trigger unnecessary fear and confusion.
“Inasmuch as prophets give direction, we also know that there are some false prophets; that is why we need to sanitise. I am happy that it is being coordinated now, and once it is coordinated, what needs to be done to avert it will be done”
Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, NDC Legal and Communications Team Member
His comments came after the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, directed that all prophecies or spiritual insights of national significance be formally submitted to the Presidency for urgent review before being made public.
The directive covers revelations about political leaders, governance, national security, and public stability. Mr. Adawudu endorsed the move, emphasising that credible information – whether spiritual or intelligence-based – should be channelled responsibly to aid state agencies in their work.
“While it has been revealed to redeem, let’s channel it and use wisdom,” he said, adding that unverified public pronouncements could undermine investigations and public trust.
Trust in Military and Presidency
Mr. Adawudu also assured Ghanaians that the military and the presidency are committed to uncovering the full facts of the August 6 crash.
“I have full trust in the military and the presidency, and so they will want to find out and bring closure – all issues that are being raised will be looked at, and I am sure that if there is need for collaboration, the government will do that”
Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, NDC Legal and Communications Team Member
The NDC lawyer said he believed the government would deploy the necessary equipment and expertise to conduct a thorough probe, describing the tragedy as a national wound that must be healed through unity and truth.
The fatal crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District claimed the lives of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation; ans six others.
Dr. Murtala Muhammed and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed were buried on August 10 in accordance with Islamic rites, following Janazah prayers led by the National Chief Imam. An inter-denominational state funeral for all victims will take place at the Black Star Square on August 15.
A Personal Loss
Beyond the political and security implications, Mr. Adawudu spoke emotionally about his personal connection to one of the deceased, Dr. Murtala Muhammed.
“Sometimes it’s like you’re dreaming – then reality sets in,” he said, recalling how the late minister had supported him during his father’s funeral in 2013. “He came to me and said, ‘Lawyer, I know you don’t have money.’ He took me to see a few people who helped me with my father’s funeral.”
“It won’t be easy, but this tragedy should unite us,” Mr. Adawudu said, urging that the loss of such high-ranking officials should serve as a rallying point for national unity, even in the face of grief and speculation. “Their sacrifice must bring healing and help us achieve what we envision as a nation,” he added.
The Ministry of Communications is expected to work closely with the Office of the Presidential Envoy to enforce the directive on prophetic declarations.
The measure is aimed at preventing misinformation, managing public anxiety, and ensuring that spiritual insights contribute constructively to national stability.
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