Apostle Nyamekye Urges Shift from Election-Cycle Politics to Long-Term National Planning

The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has urged political leaders to move away from short-term, election-driven governance and embrace long-term planning as the basis for Ghana’s sustainable development.

Addressing the congregation at the 2026 National Day of Christian Prayer held in Accra on Wednesday, July 1, Apostle Nyamekye emphasized that the nation’s progress depends on planning and accountable leadership rather than reliance on campaign promises or spiritually influenced political predictions. He called on the country to remain focused and build resilient institutions capable of driving continuous growth.

He raised concerns about the increasing role of superstition and politically motivated prophecies, particularly during election periods, noting that such tendencies divert attention from addressing the country’s real developmental challenges. According to him, national discourse must prioritize solving structural issues instead of focusing on predicting electoral outcomes.

Apostle Nyamekye further challenged politicians to look beyond manifesto pledges, stressing that governance should be guided by a clear, long-term vision rather than strategies aimed solely at winning elections. He pointed out that the cycle of planning around four-year terms has slowed Ghana’s ability to achieve sustained progress.

He maintained that the country’s development agenda should extend beyond successive administrations, with policies designed to endure and benefit future generations.

He cautioned that as long as the nation remains fixated on election timelines and superstition, meaningful stability will remain elusive. He observed that election seasons often give rise to competing prophecies influenced by political affiliations, which sometimes receive recognition and reward, a situation he believes undermines national focus.

Despite these concerns, Apostle Nyamekye expressed hope in Ghana’s future, assuring citizens that the nation is not abandoned. However, he stressed that while prayer is important, it must be matched with discipline, responsibility, and deliberate action to achieve real development.