A Ghanaian cleric, Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun the General Overseer of SpiritLife Revival Ministries, has publicly reaffirmed a prophecy he says foretells the political ascent of New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, declaring that the outspoken lawmaker will emerge victorious in the party’s presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026.
The declaration was made during a thanksgiving concert dubbed “Ken Praise” (also referred to as Ken’s National Praise) was held on January 2, 2026 organised by Mr Agyapong’s campaign team, drawing party supporters, clergy and sympathisers. The event blended political mobilisation with charismatic Christian worship, a combination that has become increasingly visible in Ghana’s election cycles.
Addressing the gathering, Prophet Nelson-Eshun said his presence at the service was divinely directed and framed his message as a confirmation of earlier prophecies he claims to have delivered over several decades of ministry. He told congregants that an “angel of the Lord” with whom he said he had worked for 26 years had instructed him to speak directly to Mr Agyapong.
“My assignment here is very simple,” the prophet said. “To agree with all believers here present and all ministers of the gospel to pray for you. But there is an angel of the Lord here.”
He went on to recount a series of past prophecies he said had come to pass, presenting them as evidence of the credibility of his current pronouncement concerning Mr Agyapong’s political future. Among them, he cited an encounter involving the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, whom he said he identified during a church service in Kumasi before the monarch ascended to the Ga throne.
The prophet also referenced events beyond Ghana, including a prophecy involving former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo. He claimed that he had foretold the release of Gbagbo’s wife from a lengthy prison sentence and the former leader’s eventual release from the International Criminal Court, developments he said validated his spiritual insight.
Turning to Ghanaian politics, Prophet Nelson-Eshun said the same angel had revealed to him that John Dramani Mahama would return to office as President of Ghana, and that the current Inspector-General of Police would be appointed within months of a new government assuming power in 2025. He further cited a prophecy concerning Dr Gideon Boako, whom he said was told he would win both a party primary and a parliamentary election to enter Parliament in 2025.
Against this backdrop, the cleric said his message regarding Mr Agyapong was consistent and long-standing. He told the gathering that he had repeatedly spoken about the businessman-turned-politician’s “coming” and that the prophecy had now reached a decisive moment.
“Today, the angel said I should tell you face to face that on the 31st of January 2026, the number you picked during balloting that has made this your symbol, after the election, this will be your position,” he declared, without specifying the exact numerical symbolism referenced.
The prophet then led the congregation in prayer, thanking God in advance for what he described as a settled outcome of the NPP flagbearer contest. In the prayer, he explicitly named Mr Agyapong as the party’s future flagbearer, drawing loud responses of affirmation from supporters in attendance.
“At the end of the day, the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party has been announced as Kennedy Agyapong,” he prayed. “We thank you. You are faithful.”
Mr Agyapong, a former Assin Central MP and prominent figure within the NPP, has emerged as one of several aspirants positioning themselves ahead of the party’s presidential primary. Known for his blunt rhetoric and strong grassroots following, he has framed his bid as a break from convention, appealing to party members who favour a more combative political style.
Religious endorsements and prophetic declarations have long played a role in Ghana’s political landscape, particularly during election seasons. While such pronouncements energise supporters and attract media attention, they are often viewed with caution by political analysts, who note that electoral outcomes are ultimately determined by party delegates and voters rather than spiritual claims.
The NPP has not officially commented on the prophecy or the thanksgiving service. Party officials have consistently emphasised that the January 31, 2026, primary will be conducted transparently and in accordance with party rules, with outcomes determined by the votes cast by accredited delegates.
Observers note that prophetic endorsements can influence perceptions within politically active religious communities, but they also risk deepening divisions if outcomes do not align with predictions. In past elections, similar prophecies have produced mixed reactions, ranging from celebration to criticism and scepticism.
For Mr Agyapong’s campaign, the thanksgiving service appeared designed to project momentum and divine favour as the contest approaches. Supporters at the event described the prophet’s message as encouraging, while critics cautioned against conflating faith with internal party democracy.
As preparations intensify ahead of the NPP primary, aspirants continue to court delegates through policy messages, regional tours and, increasingly, symbolic events that resonate with Ghana’s deeply religious electorate. Whether the prophecy proclaimed at the thanksgiving service will translate into votes remains to be seen when delegates cast their ballots at the end of January.
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